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 [...]
More than 13,000 brake system inspections on trucks and buses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be conducted during the annual inspection spree. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks and buses, which poses a serious risk to driver and public safety. Brake [...]
Meatloaf is a quick easy lunch or dinner for busy truck drivers. You can either make this ahead of time at home to freeze and take with you, or cook it on the road in a lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers 3/4 cup shredded [...]
A first aid kit is one of those seldom used and often forgotten about, yet important things we should all have on hand. Truck drivers should have a first aid kit in the truck with them for those unexpected small injuries that can occur while they are over the road. By being prepared you won't [...]
Living in a semi can sometimes seem like a balancing act. There is only so much room in the cab and no way to renovate to make more. One common question that a lot of our new drivers ask us is “What exactly should we bring in with us?” We’ve put together a check list [...]
If you're just starting out in the trucking industry there are a few useful tools that you will want to make sure have have on the road with you. While some companies may provide some of these tools, it is most often up to the driver to ensure that these tools are easily at hand. [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can get kind of boring, especially when you've been eating the same truck stop food for years! Maybe it's time to start bringing meals from home. This Thai Chicken Meatball recipe is easy to make, freezes well and prepares 6 home cooked meals for you to take in [...]