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 [...]
Looking for some fool-proof dinner ideas that can be made in the truck? Try this Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe. Cooking in the truck really doesn't get much easier than tossing all the ingredients into a slow cooker before you get to work for the day. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts juice from 2 [...]
Following Distance – Proper following distance is always important. In bad weather your visibility might be reduced and you may not be able to anticipate what’s happening ahead of you. On top of that, icy roads reduce traction needed to bring the vehicle to a stop – more room is a truck driver's best friend. [...]
With winter on our heals, it's time to start thinking about those "Winter Must Do's" that will make your life, and the lives of your shop crew, easier this winter. 1. Add Fuel Conditioner to Your Fuel It seems like a no brainer but if you’re coming up north from the south, you’re not using [...]
There are millions of drivers out there who have never been in a winter accident. At the same time, there are millions who have. They drive in the same conditions, yet they don’t exercise the same caution or responsibility for their driving. Poor Drivers Blame the Roads Have you ever listened to someone explain their [...]
Len Dubois Trucking’s company policy is that if chain up warningsgo into effect, it’s not safe to drive. The safety of our drivers istop priority, so we prefer that you find a safe place to park and wait for the road conditions to clear up instead of chaining up. If you are traveling through Mountain [...]
