Every truck driver knows what “Truck Driver Burnout” is, if you don’t, that probably means that you haven’t been driving long enough. Truck driver’s jobs are very demanding, fast paced, stressful and isolating. After years of sitting behind the wheel, you become conditioned to the lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t take its [...]
As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for the different states and provinces you will be traveling in. You are expected to abide by these restrictions and stay off roads which you are too heavy for. If you are caught traveling on roads that you shouldn’t [...]
Here's a quick change to everyone's favourite taco - make it into a lasagna! This is a make at home meal that freezes well and can be heated up in a microwave or lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon [...]
For over-the-road truck drivers, things like eating healthy, staying on budget for food and even finding a meal can be difficult. It’s not good for your health or wallet to be eating out three times or choosing your next meal from a vending machine. We know that not all of you have used a slow [...]
For those who don't know any different, a career in trucking can seem pretty easy. After all, all you do is drive a truck down the road and deliver things to people, right? For those of us in the industry, we know what it's really all about. Companies demand a lot from their driving fleet, [...]
Slide Your Fifth Wheel Generally speaking, once you set your fifth wheel you don’t need to move it again. But sometimes you need to take weight off your drives - when you can’t slide your trailer tandems any further up. When you slide your fifth wheel you're only moving weight between your drive axles to [...]
Enforcement of laws and regulations is vital to the trucking industry and safety on the roads. A big part DOT’s job is to look for drivers who are out of compliance or are operating defective equipment. Far too often truck drivers look at DOT as a rival, but in an industry that is striving for [...]
Owner Operators, do you want to partner with one of the best trucking companies in Winnipeg? Look no further. Len Dubois Trucking is a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based trucking company looking for owner operators to join our growing fleet. We have regular outbound freight to Canada and the United States. Len Dubois Trucking offers above average industry [...]
Our team is growing and we need professional, class one company drivers to join our team. We are a medium sized trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba and pride ourselves on our strong commitment to our driving team. Who We’re Looking For If you are a professional truck driver, who is committed to safety [...]
A study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association and funded by State Farm Insurance was conducted on the widespread dangers of Drowsy Driving. The study called, “Wake Up Call! Understanding Drowsy Driving and What States Can Do About It” has brought some key findings to light: Drowsy driving is said to be responsible for [...]
