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 [...]
Driving for long periods of time creates a significant amount of strain and stress to the muscles in your neck, lower back and upper back. A lot of this strain can be alleviated by having proper posture while driving. Yup, that’s right, sit up straight, no slouching behind the wheel! Bad posture while driving can [...]
It’s kind of funny to think about, but image in the trucking industry is very important. In the grand scheme of things, considering all the tasks and responsibilities that fall upon a professional truck driver, you would think that image is the last thing that would be important while hauling freight down the road. Image, [...]
Being a company driver can be a rewarding and successful career without the additional headaches and stressors of becoming an Owner Operator. Over the years we have worked with many drivers who have chosen life on the road as a company driver. Successful, professional company drivers all have some key traits in common. #1 They [...]
Who says eating fresh, home cooked meals in the truck has to be difficult? Grab yourself a crock pot and spice up your dinner with this easy to make Beef Curry recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. palm or brown sugar 3 Tbsp. red, curry paste 1 Tbsp. curry powder 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric 2 c. water [...]
Being an Owner Operator can be a highly rewarding and very successful career, that is if you do it right. We’ve worked with a lot of very successful Owner Operators over the years, and they all have a few things in common. #1 They Manage Their Money Well This is without a doubt the single [...]
