It is no secret that Len Dubois Trucking puts a strong emphasis on safety. We are committed to it, and we expect our drivers to be committed to it too. When we talk about safety, we are talking about driving safely, sharing the roadways safely with other motorists, and keeping our drivers safe while they [...]
2019-2020 Chain Up Information Starting September 1, 2019, drivers are required to carrying a set of chains in the truck. In order to comply with varying State and Provincial regulations, drivers will be required to keep chains in the truck until May 31, 2019. Len Dubois Trucking’s Chain Up Policy As a general rule, Len [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. During the weeklong blitz, enforcers will focus on traffic violations, seat belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance. Driving behaviors that will be targeted during the week include: speeding distracted driving texting failure [...]
We have written a lot about trucking over the years; focusing on safety and helping drivers develop and hone their skills so that they can have a successful career. Whether you are a rookie driver, just starting out over the road, or have been driving for years, there is always something to learn or brush [...]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers. This year’s focus is on hours-of-service compliance. Roadcheck 2018 Focusing on HOS “The top reason drivers were placed out of [...]
Ensuring that your cargo is secure behind the locked doors of the trailer is important for a variety of reasons. It prevents: Damage to our clients’ freight; Loads from shifting; and Loose objects from falling from the vehicle in a collision. Improperly secured freight is also a DOT Violation that can lead to hefty fines, [...]
Backing up a semi is one of the most difficult and challenging parts of a truck driver’s job. It is also one of the biggest causes of equipment and property damage. Learning how to back takes time and practice, but it also takes skill and planning. Like everything in trucking, the most important thing is [...]
Holiday travel presents special risks for truck drivers. The increased traffic means more road congestion, impatient drivers, and increased impaired drivers. We make our living navigating the roads and we need to be prepared for the challenges that this time of year presents. With Canada Day on Saturday and Independence Day on Tuesday, drivers on [...]
Roadcheck is over for another year but it is important for truck drivers to continue with safety and compliance practices every day. The training that goes into each of the CVSA’s Roadchecks is vital information for truck drivers that not only keep you safe but keep others who share the roadways with you safe. At [...]
Safety on the roadways is the most important part of any truck driver's job. With Roadcheck 2017 just three and a half weeks away, now is a good time to brush up on some safety and compliance rules, specifically the Cargo Securement Rules, which is the focus of this year's training and educational component of [...]
