Slamming your brakes in a commercial truck can have devastating consequences. It is necessary for drivers to attempt to avoid situations that would give rise to the need to slam down on their brakes. Continue reading to hear what we […]
Category: Semi-Trucks
Team Driving: Is it the Right Choice for You?
Working as a team driver is a big decision. Be sure that you take some time to really consider whether or not it is the right career choice for you. Team driving is when two individuals take turns operating one […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Trucker
Many people are getting excited as the Fourth of July quickly approaches. Visions of hot-dogs, corn hole tournaments, and sparklers dance in their heads. The holiday reminds us to be thankful for our freedoms and to bask in the beauty […]
Jason Rivenburg: The Impact of Jason’s Law
Jason Rivenburg’s Story: Jason Rivenburg was a proud truck driver and family man. In March of 2009, Jason went to work, unknowing that he would never return home. He arrived too early to a load delivery and was told that […]
Road Rage and Big Rigs
Everyone has had moments when they get frustrated while driving. It’s inevitable. Truck drivers are under a lot of stress and an aggressive or poor driver may just be enough to send them over the edge. If you are a […]
The Spotted Lanternfly Pest Hitchhikes Rides with Truckers
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that is common in southeast and eastern Asian counties. First spotted in the United States in 2014, these pests have wreaked havoc on important industries, some of which include agriculture and logging. These […]
Safety Concerns: How Truckers Can Protect Themselves
Whether you are a female or male trucker, it is important that you think about your safety at all times. One of the major downsides of trucking is the fact that your work will take you to all kinds of […]
Environmental Consciousness & Trucking: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The trucking industry strongly contributes to the world pollution problem. We all rely on the earth and the resources that it provides us, therefore, everyone needs to be more aware of their actions and take steps to lessen their impact. […]
Human Trafficking: How YOU Can Make a Difference
Human Trafficking: It can occur in your own backyard Thousands of people are trafficked across the United States each year. Human trafficking can occur anywhere and at any time. Victims look like you and me.. There are more truck drivers […]
Pets and Truckers: Bringing Along a Furry Companion
Being a truck driver has a lot of benefits such as freedom, the opportunity to make good money, and independence. Unfortunately, one of the main downsides to being a trucker is loneliness and the feeling of isolation while on the […]
