Have you ever wondered if you've got what it takes to be a truck driver? Here's a quick self assessment you can take to help you figure it out. Simply answer YES or NO to the following questions. Keep track of the number of YES responses. 1. Do you enjoy driving, even for long periods [...]
November 2013 To Jason, Devon and the rest of the crew at Len Dubois Trucking Inc, On behalf of the management and staff at Evanov Radio Winnipeg (Energy 106, 100.7 FM, and CKJS 810 AM) I would like to say a huge thank you for partnering with us on the 2013 Winnipeg Santa Clause Parade. [...]
At Len Dubois Trucking we know the importance of staying connected with family. Many of our office managers, even the owner of the company, have grown up in a trucking family or have been behind the wheels themselves. As a company we work hard to find and provide our drivers with loads that will get [...]
See what drivers are saying about one of Winnipeg’s best trucking companies. Len Dubois Trucking recently sat down with some of their driving team to ask them what they thought about the company. Find out what they had to say in this video. Drive for a company that values you. Drive for Len Dubois Trucking [...]
Truck stops are a must for truckers. They have fuel, food, fax services, parking, scales and more. We couldn't get our jobs done without them. There are some dangers in those lots too. Anytime you have a lot of large vehicles, such as trucks, in a small area you have some dangers. Particularly when there [...]
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 Madison, wi; Blumenort, MB; Winnipeg, MB; Omaha, NE; Urbandale, IA; West Des Moines, IA; [...]
Guest Post by Cyndie Derricks Four things you should know before your spouse becomes a truck driver It get’s easier with time At first the absence of your spouse can seem almost threatening. The person that you have come to depend on is no longer just around the corner. They’re not there to give you [...]
We are always looking for images from the road to share. Why not? People love to look at good pictures. Drivers are always in unique areas and see a lot of things. So we are putting out a challenge. Show us your pics - of cool cars. If you see a nice car shoot it [...]
It’s no secret that the Canadian Trucking Industry is suffering from a trucking labour shortage. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 320,000 new employees will be needed in the next 10 years to keep the trucking industry moving. The main reason for the shortage is retirements of the industry’s current drivers. A study by [...]
Guest Post by Jeremy Derricks Oh, it's great to be home. But when you first start out in trucking there is an adjustment. It's sometimes missed and can cause problems. Before you know it, you and your spouse are fighting. One cause of frustration is the disruption caused when you return. It may be an [...]