Follow Winnipeg truck driver Jeremy Derricks, from Len Dubois Trucking, as he goes on an over-the-road trip. Learn what it takes to be in trucking and be an OTR driver. This is part 2 of 2. This trip Jeremy goes to Urbandale IA, West Des Moines IA, Council Bluffs IA, Omaha NE, Carrollton TX, Austin TX, [...]
Len Dubois Trucking would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our drivers and their families for the dedication, the hard work, and the sacrifices that you make each day. We could not ask for a better fleet. In celebration of National Truckers Week and to show our appreciation we are holding three [...]
There are many appliances and accessories that every truck driver should consider purchasing. Not only will these items make your life easier while on the road, they will help you save money and live a healthier lifestyle. #1 A Fridge or Cooler - The benefits of having a fridge or cooler in the truck are [...]
It’s no secret that trucker drivers lead a sedentary life. The lifestyle of an over the road truck driver demands 10 hours+ behind the wheel and if you want to do your job right, there is no way around it. Adding physical activity to your daily routine can, at first, seem like more [...]
Recently the US FMCSA released training materials for the new HOS rules that went into effect July 1, 2013. We have made them available for download below. Included is a quick reference card with a few of the more common rules that affect your log book. Also included are useful log book examples. There are [...]
Beginning Tuesday June 4, 2013 and running for a full 72 hours, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico will be participating in Roadcheck 2013. We know that we won’t have any problems, but as a reminder: Make sure you are completing thorough pre-trips, Ensure that [...]
Summer is a great time to be a truck driver. We go to some of the most beautiful and scenic places. We don’t have to deal with the ice, snow, and cold of winter. Summer does present challenging and severe weather such as tornadoes, flash floods and hurricanes; which can be dangerous and even lethal. [...]