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 [...]
Ensuring that your cargo is secure behind the locked doors of the trailer is important for a variety of reasons. It prevents: Damage to our clients’ freight; Loads from shifting; and Loose objects from falling from the vehicle in a collision. Improperly secured freight is also a DOT Violation that can lead to hefty fines, [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is hiring a shop assistant to help us take care of our busy fleet of trucks. No experience is necessary, as training will be provided, but a valid class five license and mechanical background or an aptitude for mechanics would be an asset. Job Description: Pre-trip trucks as per pre-trip procedure list [...]
Being the spouse of an over the road truck driver sure puts a new spin on the definition of marriage. If you’ve been married to a trucker for a long time now, you’ve probably adjusted to the lifestyle, if you’re new to the trucking industry – don’t fear – there is still room for love [...]
Oatmeal energy bites are a perfect grab and go snack for busy truck drivers. The base ingredients - oatmeal, peanut butter, and honey - are easy enough to keep on hand in the truck, and you can add pretty much anything to them to suit your personal taste. They are quick and easy to make [...]
Anti-idling regulations are just one small part of the overall big picture to reduce emission. In the past 20 years, anti-idling regulations have become mainstream and, for the most part, well known and adopted. It doesn’t matter if you are an avid environmentalist, a general supporter, or a down-right naysayer to global warming, anti-idling regulations [...]
