Many truck drivers are at an increased risk for gallbladder attacks, caused by Gallstones. The symptoms are often so intense they are often mistaken for a heart attack. Gallstones are one of the unfortunate side affects of a poor diet. Greasy foods that are high in fats and cholesterol combined with an inefficient fibre intake [...]
The Len Dubois Trucking fleet is growing and we are looking for Owner Operators and Company Drivers to join the team. We are a medium sized, family friendly, driver-oriented trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here are three reasons to sign on with us today! You Can Control Your Career! Earn a great living [...]
At the end of a long day, all a driver wants to do is find a spot to park the truck. This is not always an easy task and when drivers are desperate for parking they may make some bad decisions. A large percentage of truck and trailer accidents occur at truck stops. Difficult backs, [...]
Normally we're sharing healthy make at home meal options for truck drivers but let's face it, sometimes we all like to enjoy something a little sweet. If you're looking to try out something a little different, why not try making a batch of brookies? Part cookie, part brownie this is sure to satisfy your sweet [...]
It’s tornado season, actually, there are a few in the United States, and once you factor in that tornado season tends to move northward from late winter to mid-summer; it pretty much lasts all year. The Southern States see more tornados from March to May; the Southern Plains from May to early June; the Northern [...]
For allergy sufferers this is one of the worst times of the year; being a truck driver with allergies is, at least, ten times worse. There is no hiding from your job or the pollen and other lovely allergens that are floating through the air. There is no cure for allergies, and truck drivers must [...]
Let's face it, it can get boring eating the same thing day in and day out. Truck drivers are probably more affected by this as they face the same truck stop food across the country. Changing things up a little adds variety to your life and goes a long way to increasing a truck driver's [...]
The spring road restrictions in Manitoba and nearby jurisdictions are now in effect and it is important for all truck drivers to be prepared for detours, especially when making rural pickups and deliveries. Manitoba spring road restrictions will be in effect until May 31, 2016. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted [...]
Traffic signals have been known to fail from time to time. Be it during the harsh cold of the winter months, power outages or mechanical failure, motorists need to know what to do when they approach an intersection that has become uncontrolled. When a traffic signals at an intersection fail completely, meaning they are totally [...]
Manitoba always seems to be bustling with a variety of activities to participate in. One thing is for sure, there is never a shortage of things to choose from. Being a truck driver, it can be difficult to make time to participate in these activities, but when your home, it may be good to get [...]
