Staying up to date with what's happening in the trucking industry makes the job easier. Here are some articles from the past couple of weeks that you should check out. Texting and driving: A case for greater punishment - Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. During the weeklong blitz, enforcers will focus on traffic violations, seat belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance. Driving behaviors that will be targeted during the week include: speeding distracted driving texting failure [...]
We do an awful lot of writing about how to get a job in the trucking industry and how, now especially, the demand for professional drivers is higher than we have seen in over a decade. And yet, there seem to many drivers out there that just can’t seem to get on with a company. [...]
During the hot summer months, there is nothing better than tossing together a quick cold meal! Try out this Greek Pasta salad recipe which works well as a meal on its own or as a side to your perfect BBQ! INGREDIENTS 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice [...]
We're just about halfway through one of the busiest years the trucking industry has seen in over a decade. With the busiest months still ahead of us, and freight volumes continuing to rise, there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. There is a lot of information out there on the capacity crunch and how trucking [...]
As a company driver, you know that you have the education and the skills to get the job done, but being an Owner Operator is a whole new ballgame. Before you set your sights on purchasing your own truck, you should undergo a personal assessment that honestly looks at and considers your personality, work ethics [...]
The trucking industry is on fire; absolutely booming with freight and opportunities for those seeking exciting new careers. The current economic times has us smack dab in the middle of a strong U.S. economy, a capacity crunch (meaning there is more freight than drivers and trucks to move it) and a present driver shortage. If [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is always looking for professional drivers to join our growing Winnipeg team. We pride ourselves on the close working relationships we have with our driving team and our commitment to providing a healthy work/home balance. After all most of our management team have been over the road, long haul drivers, or have [...]
We are looking for spring and summer images of life on the road to use on our blog, share with our fleet, and our Facebook friends. From the interesting rest areas to the scenic views, the fuel pumps to the loading docks – there are photo opportunities all around us and we want you to [...]
Discover meals for truck drivers with Len Dubois Trucking of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Making your favourite homemade meals in the truck is quick and easy, and it sure saves drivers a lot of money. Try this easy to make spaghetti and meatballs recipe, perfect for the crock pot and in truck cooking. This recipe also freezes [...]
