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 […]
Category: Trucking
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 […]
Missing Sleep: Truckers and the Use of Illegal Stimulants
One of the largest obstacles that truck drivers face regularly is exhaustion. There is a lot of pressure to make deliveries on time, and in order for that to occur, drivers push to stay behind the wheel longer. Unfortunately, some […]
Relationships & Jobs Away from Home
Acquiring and maintaining a happy and healthy relationship as a truck driver can be a challenge. There are a few characteristics of the occupation, like being on the road a lot, that can prove difficult for many relationships, no matter […]
Preventing Back Pain While in the Driver’s Seat
Many truck drivers suffer from complications related to chronic neck and back pain. Not only do drivers often help load and unload heavy cargo, but they also find themselves sitting for hours on a daily basis. A mixture of inactivity […]
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 […]
Cozy Cabs: How to Make Your Truck Feel Like Home
Truckers spend a lot of time in their rigs and that is why it is important to take some time and make your truck feel as cozy as possible. Just because the space you are working with is limited doesn’t […]
Snacks for the Road: Easy Recipes for Busy Truckers
Truck drivers have hectic schedules and it can be difficult to find time to prepare healthy snacks. Ditch the expensive and greasy take-out options and give some of these simple snack recipes a try. We have provided a handful of […]
