In part two of vehicle inspections we'll focus on things inside the cab. You need to inspect your truck before each trip and the beginning of each day while on your trip. Malfunctioning equipment is a safety issue and can make you the target of costly tickets. Finding problems before you start your trip or [...]
The purpose of the spring road restrictions is to protect the highways from break-up during the spring thaw. During the spring, when warmer temperatures cause the road surface to break up and generally deteriorate, the highways most affected are restricted to lower axle weights and speed restrictions. Signs indicating that a road is posted for [...]
We are always looking for images to share with our fleet and our facebook friends. Our last Photo Challenge was a huge success, so let's see if we can keep the ball rolling. Of course it's a bit early to see the signs of spring here in Manitoba, but we know that it is arriving [...]
Pre-trips are important to trucking safety and truck maintenance. Pre-trips should be done when you start your trip and at the beginning of each work day. By completing a pre-trip you can avoid unnecessary break downs on the road, which come with hefty tow and road side assistance fees. In today’s article we’re focusing on [...]
Trucking is a challenging profession. Professional drivers often need to work long hours and drive in adverse conditions. Truck drivers are the safest drivers on the road. In fact 4 wheelers are the cause of 81% of accidents on the roads. So why are truck drivers the kings of the road? Speed Simply slow down. [...]
APPLE STRUDEL MUFFINS These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. INGREDIENTS Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped apples Topping 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 [...]
Professional truck drivers are the safest drivers on the road. Experienced drivers with a record of safety do a lot of things other drivers don't. You can't drive 120k+ miles per year, accident free, without safe driving habits. It's kind of like how good sports teams seem to get all the lucky bounces. They're simply [...]
In the past month it seems that there have been a lot of news articles about trucking company recruiters. Now these articles focus on what to watch out for when speaking with a recruiter. How a recruiter will say or promise just about anything to a driver to get them behind the wheel of their [...]
When you're in trucking long enough, you'll accumulate some interesting stories. Recently we had a driver who went to her doctor several times because of fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and her asthma was bothering her. Her doctor wasn't able to figure out what was causing her symptoms. It wasn't until her truck went in for a [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is running a colouring contest for the staff and family members of Len Dubois Trucking. 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. We have 7 entrance categories to choose from: #1 – [...]
