As Halloween quickly approaches, adults and children alike are gearing up for a night full of spooks, delicious treats, and tons of fun. For commercial drivers, this time of year means more potential hazards to watch out for. If you […]
Category: Trucking
CB Radio Safety: October Giveaway
For October this year Truck Mart LLC will be focusing on CB Radio safety. Cabs these days are often filled to the brim with new technology such as cell phones, laptops, GPS units and much more. As a result, many […]
A Brief History of Trucking in America
History-Early Designs: According to Business Insider, approximately 70% of all freight in the United States is transported by trucks. It would be an unusual sight today to be on the highway and not see at least a handful of semis […]
Trucker Appreciation Week: Celebrating You
Trucker Appreciation Week: There are currently over 3.5 million truck drivers working in the United States and we want to take a moment to recognize every single one of them. National Trucker Appreciation Week was started in 1998 by the […]
Four Autumn Safety Tips for Truckers
You know summer is just about over when the morning air begins to feel crisp and the kids are gearing up for another school year. Autumn brings with it a new set of challenges for truckers to overcome. Here are […]
Back-to-School Season Safety Tips for Drivers
As the dog days of summer quickly come to a close, school children everywhere are packing up their backpacks in preparation for the start of another academic year. Of course, this time of year brings new safety challenges for drivers […]
The Little Things in Life
Like most occupations, it’s easy for truckers to get caught up in their day-to-day occupational stresses. Sometimes though, we worry so much about work or the reasons why we feel discontent with our situations that we forget to look at […]
Be an Asset: How to Market Yourself to Companies
It is not out of the ordinary for new drivers to work for a few freight companies before finding the right fit. No matter what profession you enter into, being able to sell yourself is a must to get your […]
Time Management Skills: Making Each Day Count!
Being a commercial truck driver is a stressful job characterized by time crunches and crazy schedules. Not only must you meet delivery deadlines, but you have to stay in touch with your family, maintain your equipment, complete chores, and try […]
Brake Abuse: Why You Shouldn’t Slam Your Brakes
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 […]
