Hours-of-Service compliance is part of everyday living for truck drivers; after all, you can't really do the job if you don't understand HOS. This year the CVSA is placing special emphasis on HOS Compliance during the 2018 International Roadcheck happening across North America from June 5 to 7, 2018. While a driver's hours of service is [...]
Every day, hundreds of new truckers hit the highways to start their new careers. It's wonderful and freeing yet daunting and so very different than anything you experienced in driving school. Don't worry, every new driver goes through this. It takes thousands of miles before you'll even begin to feel comfortable out there on your [...]
All work and no play makes drivers go CRAZY! There is always an abundance of things to do while your in for your days off, but making sure that you get in some quality time with family and friends should be a top priority. Leave the chores behind and get out to one of these [...]
We have shared many recipes over the years to help drivers prepare wonderful, not always healthy, home cooked meals in the truck to help them find the balance in their diet. What it really boils down to is having the right appliances in the truck to cook your meals and the time to prep meals, [...]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers. This year’s focus is on hours-of-service compliance. Roadcheck 2018 Focusing on HOS “The top reason drivers were placed out of [...]
Making healthy snack decisions can be difficult and boring. If you're searching for something new to add to your list of easy snacks that will conquer your mid-day hunger, why not try a combination of easy to make Pinwheels? There are countless combinations you can put together to mix and match your snacks, changing things [...]
A stiff neck is generally the result of muscles weakening over time from poor posture or misuse. Driving for long periods of time, coupled with poor posture, can cause the muscles around the neck joints to tire and become overstretched. What’s Really Happening with Your Neck When your neck muscles are weak, and you try [...]
At Len Dubois Trucking, the safety of our drivers is always a top priority. Over the years we have written a series of articles on the different severe weather hazards that drivers face out on the road. While being a tough Canadian driver, ready to handle any winter storm that blows in your way, dealing with [...]
A mealtime favorite across many households in North America, that is quick and easy to make in the truck with a slow cooker. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 lbs. smoked pork sausage, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2.5 lbs medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup ¾ tsp creole seasoning DIRECTIONS: Place [...]
Confidence is an essential quality for truck drivers to possess. Could you imagine carrying down the road for years on the shaky knees you had when you were a rookie? No, probably not. Finding your confidence on the road as a truck driver is discovering your ability to succeed in this industry, to drive safely [...]
