For the right person, becoming a professional truck driver offers opportunities, benefits and a solid future. To put it in perspective, Canada’s median individual income is $27,600. The average long haul driver earns between $55,000 and $70,000 a year plus benefits and can earn more if they become an owner-operator. Over the next few years, [...]
No time for breakfast? Think again. Try these quick, easy Smoothie recipes that are packed with the energy you need to get your day off to the right start. Green Tea, Blueberry, Banana Smoothie Makes 1 Serving INGREDIENTS: 3 Tablespoons water 1 green tea bag 2 Teaspoons honey 1½ Cup frozen blueberries ½ Medium banana [...]
The spring road restrictions in Manitoba and nearby jurisdictions are a pain in the neck for truck drivers making rural pick ups and deliveries. The restrictions often makes the easiest and most common routes off limits to tractor-trailers. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted road. The fines are steep, ranging in [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is looking for part time and substitute drivers to join our team. These positions are perfect for retired truck drivers who miss the road, farmers who need to supplement their income during the winter, or drivers who don't like to be away from home for too long. Substitute truck drivers are required to [...]
We are always looking for images to share with our fleet and our facebook friends. This months challenge shouldn't be much of a challenge at all. Grab your phone, your tablet or your camera and snap of shot of your truck at work. Email us your photo and tell us where it was taken. Share [...]
Last week’s article gave truck drivers a list of expenses that can be written off on taxes.Make sure that you have all of your receipts for the expenses you are claiming and fill out the Statement of Employment Expenses (form T777) when filing. If you’re new to truck driving you many not be aware that you [...]
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 Cup grated parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley 1 Large head of cauliflower separated into florets Salt and Pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place olive oil and garlic in a large bag. Add cauliflower [...]
There is a lot of planning in your average long haul trip. Experienced truck drivers generally can do more miles than newer, less experienced drivers because they do proper trip planning. We can't cover it all in one article so we'll talk about one aspect of trip planning here. Use Your Down Time Wisely As [...]
With a month and a half left to file our taxes, many of us are pouring over our receipts, calculating our log books, and asking ourselves “can I write that off?” While we’re not tax experts we can offer some guidance in the area of what truck drivers can write off. We do suggest that [...]
We've received some really great entries for the Len Dubois Colouring contest, but we could use some more. We're extending the deadline for the contest to March 31! We will be giving away 7 family passes, good for up to six people, to The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head exhibit at the Manitoba Children's Museum. [...]