Living in a semi can sometimes seem like a balancing act. There is only so much room in the cab and no way to renovate to make more. One common question that a lot of our new drivers ask us is “What exactly should we bring in with us?” We’ve put together a check list [...]
There is no denying that the lifestyle of a truck driver can be difficult. Many new driver's don't even realize that finding your next meal can be a chore at times. There are many appliances and accessories available on the market today that can help truck drivers maintain a healthy diet and prevent drivers from [...]
Truck drivers can eat a healthy, well balanced diet while they are over the road, it just takes a little planning. Fruit salad is an awesome little side dish that can be added to any meal. It's perfect with breakfast and can be added to oatmeal or yoghurt or just eaten on the side with [...]
It's three o'clock in the afternoon and already you want to crawl into bed, unfortunately your day isn't over yet. Truck drivers aren't the only people who suffer from afternoon burn out and it isn't so much fatigue that is wearing you down, but rather a sign that you need to refuel. While you could [...]
If you're just starting out in the trucking industry there are a few useful tools that you will want to make sure have have on the road with you. While some companies may provide some of these tools, it is most often up to the driver to ensure that these tools are easily at hand. [...]
Scorching heat can be deadly, so it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion, stay cool, and take preventative measures. The risk of Heat Exhaustion is more prevalent when the relative humidity is over 60% or temperatures are 90 degrees or above, that’s 32 degrees for us Canadians. Many companies, Len Dubois included, want [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can bore your taste buds, but many driver's do just that. Truck driver's can enjoy a variety of tasty new meals that are easy to make in the truck, or ahead of time at home. This recipe is easily made in a slow cooker and can be eaten [...]
20% of the population deal with seasonal allergies every year. While the majority of the population is welcoming spring by sitting out on the deck, and relishing in the warmer temperatures allergy sufferers are still hiding indoors in an effort to ward off the sneezing fits brought on by the season’s new growth. At this [...]
Being a truck driver doesn't mean you have to live off of truck stop food or fast food. You can eat a variety of healthy, home cooked meals that are not only better for you, but also a lot easier on the old wallet. Check out this recipe for a quick and easy lunch or [...]
Here’s an easy dinner that you can toss together in about 5 minutes. These packs can be made in the truck using your lunch box stove or cooked at home and warmed up on the road. Either way you’ll be smiling with this delicious home cooked meal. INGREDIENTS 1 package Stuffing mix; chicken flavor 1 [...]