As the fall temperatures start to creep in you can warm up with this amazing home-cooked meal. Hungarian Stew is best made at home and warmed up in the truck however you'll want to leave the sour cream out of the recipe adding it to your serving at meal time. INGREDIENTS 5 slices bacon, diced [...]
Backing up a semi is one of the most difficult and challenging parts of a truck driver’s job. It is also one of the biggest causes of equipment and property damage. Learning how to back takes time and practice, but it also takes skill and planning. Like everything in trucking, the most important thing is [...]
The lunch box stove is one of those easy to store and use tools that every truck driver can benefit from having. It doesn't take up much room in the truck and you can cook pretty much anything in them. Here is a simple to make Turkey Alfredo designed for the lunchbox stove. All you [...]
The CVSA is running Operation Safe Driver Week from Sunday, October 15 through Saturday, October 21. During the week, Law Enforcement Agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviours. Enforcement officers will be looking for unsafe and distracted driving behaviours of both commercial and [...]
With the recent storm blowing in across Alberta and Saskatchewan, now seems like a good time to get prepared for the winter months ahead. At Len Dubois Trucking we expect our drivers to be safe on the roads and this may mean shutting down instead of ploughing through dangerous driving conditions. However, shutting down with [...]
A slow cooker is a really inexpensive way to keep you eating healthy, keep your meals affordable and ensure that you can have a hot cooked meal every day. They are designed to do all the cooking for you; just set it up in the morning and leave it alone until it’s time to eat. [...]
A review of the Driver Pay Scale has been conducted by Management over the past few months. Effective September 1, 2017, drop payouts for all specialized multi-drop loads will increase from $25.00 to $40.00 per drop. The drop rate for regular freight will remain the same at $25.00 per drop. The new rates, along with [...]
The largest benefit to traveling with a companion animal for truckers is a decreased sense of loneliness and isolation. Truckers spend days, sometimes weeks, away from home and let’s face it, it’s a lonely lifestyle. Taking Fido, and yes even Fluffy, with you over the road will certainly bring you some company, provide you with [...]
It’s no secret that the backbone of this dynamic industry is its drivers. Millions of dedicated men and women travel the roads every day, to deliver freight that we all need. Be it windows for our homes or the milk we purchase from the store, if you bought it, a truck brought it. Professional truck [...]
Everyone is responsible for roadway safety. Even the most skilled drivers can be involved in accidents. We’re not just talking about trucking safety, but general safety tips that all motorist could keep in mind and practice the next time they head out on the roads. When you are operating a vehicle it is up to [...]
