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 [...]
School is soon to be back in session which means that many of us will be returning to life as normal. With the added commitments of school, homework, after hours activities and clubs combined with the trucking schedule, making time for some solid family time can be difficult. Bison Safari Date: September 7, 2017 - [...]
This easy to make, no mess pineapple chicken foil pack recipe is perfect for busy truckers. Simply toss the ingredients into some tin foil and then cook it on your portable grill or lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 3 Tablespoons pineapple preserves 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is looking for professional class one Company Drivers and Owner Operators to join our growing team. We are a medium-sized trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba and pride ourselves on our strong commitment to our driving team. Have a Life Outside of the Truck At Len Dubois Trucking we coordinate our [...]
Eating the same food the same way all the time can get a little boring. Freshen up your apple a day with these great ideas! Apple Rings Core a medium apple. Slice into rings instead of wedges Top with strawberry cream cheese or peanut butter. Apple Tortilla Place tortilla on a microwavable plate. Cover half [...]
There was a time in the trucking industry when dispatchers were seasoned, experienced truck drivers who retired from the road and joined the office team. They knew what life on the road was all about because they had lived it. They understood the issues, conflicts and daily responsibilities of the job. Today, many times you [...]
With summer finally heating up across the continent drivers are having to deal with a lot of scorching temperatures that they just simply are not used to. If you’re from Winnipeg, our average seasonal temperatures hover around 79 degrees, so heading to Florida, for example, with an average temperature of 90 degrees can definitely take [...]
