It’s National Trucking Week, a time to celebrate and thank our drivers for the job they do every day. Of course it’s also time for gifts and prizes. Len Dubois Trucking has gifts for everyone, so make sure you stop by the office and get yours. We are also offering our Owner Operators a free [...]
Public education is key in reducing the amount of passenger/commercial vehicle accidents on our shared roadways. There have been great strides made in recent years on educating the public about tractor trailers on the roadways. Driver Solutions has developed a great info graphic that depicts 10 tips for sharing the road with trucks. [...]
If you're looking for a healthy alternative to truck stop food try out this Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken recipe. It's easy to make ahead of time so that you can enjoy a quick, healthy dinner on the road. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable on the side. INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves [...]
As professional truck drivers we are expected to be safe and compliant at all times and this includes wearing your seat belt. Len Dubois Trucking’s policy on seat belts is very clear. Buckle up. Not only is it the law, it is a safety precaution. The penalty for not wearing your seat belt is costly [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention to details. No matter how busy your day is you’re expected to keep your log book in good order. Every violation or warning counts against your driving record and the company's safety rating. More violations, even seemingly harmless ones, against a driver and company result [...]
Brake Safety Week is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the CVSA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Throughout North America, commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force conducting Level 4 inspections. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service. Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety [...]
Join our growing Winnipeg, Manitoba trucking fleet. Len Dubois Trucking has career opportunity for company drivers, owner operators and part-time/substitute drivers. Who We’re Looking For If you are a professional truck driver, who is committed to Safety and Compliance, quality customer service and strong work ethics you may be just who we are looking for. [...]
Your traveling down the highway and suddenly you awaken to the reality that you have no recollection of how you got from where you were a hundred miles ago to where you are now. This apparent lapse of consciousness is called Highway Hypnosis or White Line Fever, which can be experienced by any motorist on [...]
The causes of type 2 diabetes are complex and its development cannot be explained by any single risk factor. Advancing age, obesity, physical inactivity, certain ethnicities, and a family history of diabetes (or gestational diabetes in women) are all important risk factors. Diabetes has been called the silent killer. It can and does destroy the [...]
Making big promises, bending the truth and down right lying to potential recruits sometimes happens in the trucking industry. It is a bad practice that is often generated through a disconnect between the company values and the recruiter; whose sole job, and often pay cheque, rely on how many drivers are recruited. Len Dubois Trucking [...]
