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 [...]
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 1 of 2. This trip Jeremy goes to Madison, wi; Blumenort, MB; Winnipeg, MB; Omaha, NE; Urbandale, IA; West Des Moines, IA; [...]
Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember and honour those who died in the line of duty to protect us and our freedoms. Please take a moment, where ever you are, to stop and remember. In Flanders Field John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark [...]
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 [...]
Are you sick of dealing with two sets of HOS rules? Do you want to stay north of the border? We have opportunities for Owner Operators looking for Canada only lanes. We have regular freight headed to and from Western Canada. This is a great opportunity to run regularly north of the 49th. Maximize your [...]
Winter is challenging for truck drivers. Ice, snow, storms, and freezing temperatures all have their particular risks; in addition to the general risk drivers are exposed too. How you deal with the additional risk is the same as you deal with the normal challenges and risks of being a truck driver - good driving habits. [...]