With the recent storm blowing in across Alberta and Saskatchewan, now seems like a good time to get prepared for the winter months ahead. At Len Dubois Trucking we expect our drivers to be safe on the roads and this may mean shutting down instead of ploughing through dangerous driving conditions. However, shutting down with [...]
Starting September 1, 2017, drivers will be required to start carrying a set of chains in the truck. Be sure to make some room for them as you will be required to carry them until May 31, 2018. As a general rule, Len Dubois Trucking's safety policy states that if chain up warnings go into [...]
Following Distance – Proper following distance is always important. In bad weather your visibility might be reduced and you may not be able to anticipate what’s happening ahead of you. On top of that, icy roads reduce traction needed to bring the vehicle to a stop – more room is a truck driver's best friend. [...]
There are millions of drivers out there who have never been in a winter accident. At the same time, there are millions who have. They drive in the same conditions, yet they don’t exercise the same caution or responsibility for their driving. Poor Drivers Blame the Roads Have you ever listened to someone explain their [...]
Len Dubois Trucking’s company policy is that if chain up warningsgo into effect, it’s not safe to drive. The safety of our drivers istop priority, so we prefer that you find a safe place to park and wait for the road conditions to clear up instead of chaining up. If you are traveling through Mountain [...]
Winter is coming, actually, it is here in some parts of Canada. Before the happiness of a Winnipeg falls turns into the dreaded Winterpeg you should prepare an emergency car kit. While we focus largely on trucking safety, we all have family and friends who could benefit from having an emergency car kit for their [...]
