Knowing the early warning signs of heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Unlike the dramatic portrayal of heart attacks in the movies, many heart attacks start slowly. A person experiencing a heart attack may not even be sure of what is happening. A Heart Attack is Not Something to Take Lightly Thousands [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention, or rushing through a task that you have done thousands of times before. No matter how busy you are - stop and pay close attention while filling out your log book. Log Book Violations are Costly and Avoidable Filling out your log book incorrectly, or [...]
Are you looking for that perfect, crunchy, salty, sweet snack! Try out this great cinnamon roasted almond recipe that you can make at home and take with you. It's a great snack for the busy truck driver and it's really affordable to make. INGREDIENTS 1 egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 [...]
The winter months present a new set of challenges for truck drivers. Icy roads, snow storms and freezing temperatures are added to the already large list of general risks drivers are exposed to on a daily basis. Don't make the winter months harder on yourself. Follow these Good Winter Practices to keep you out of, [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is looking for professional class one company drivers and Owner Operators to join our growing team. We are a medium sized trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba and pride ourselves on our strong commitment to our driving team. Most of our management team have been over the road, long haul drivers, [...]
November is here and it's time to get ready for winter. Being a truck driver in the winter months presents a whole new set of challenges and safety issues. At Len Dubois Trucking we expect our drivers to be safe on the roads and this may mean shutting down instead of ploughing through dangerous driving [...]
It's Movember, a yearly tradition that began in Australia with 30 “Mo’s”. Now with over 1 million yearly participants helping raise funds and spread awareness about Men's Health issues. Some of the most easily diagnosed disorders in men are also some of the most ignored health conditions. Nearly 50% of men ages 18 to 50 [...]
Are you tired of truck stop food? Start making great home-cooked meals ahead of time that you can freeze and take along with you in the truck. Bringing along home cooked meals let's you eat a healthier diet and saves you money. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed 1 [...]
During the week of Oct. 18-24, 2015, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving behaviors by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and car drivers as part of the CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week. As always, Len Dubois Trucking drivers are expected to have [...]
While the flu can seem similar to a common cold, the symptoms are usually more severe. Fever, body aches, extreme tiredness and a dry cough are more common with the flu than with a common cold. Also, the flu is more likely to lead to serious problems like pneumonia, bacterial infections and hospitalization. Getting the [...]