About this time each year people are beginning to collect Christmas gifts for their loved ones. The best kind of presents are ones that are well thought-out and that prove to be useful throughout the entire year. If you are […]
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Having a Terrific Turkey Day as a Trucker
It can be hard to work over the holidays when you know that your loved ones are at home without you. For many truck drivers, working while everyone else is playing is not a new thing. If you are feeling […]
What is a Lease-Purchase Agreement?
What is a lease-purchase agreement? For anyone who may be unfamiliar with what a lease-purchase agreement is, you are in the right place! Learn how to keep more money in your piggy bank while also getting into the equipment that […]
Six Safety Tips for Driving in the Fog
Fog is perhaps one of the most dangerous weather conditions to drive in. Not only does the fog impair the driver’s ability to see potential road hazards, but it can form quickly, change in thickness, and create wet road conditions. […]
Trailer Maintenance: Building a Routine
The importance of Maintenance: Although it’s important to properly maintain your big rig, don’t overlook the trailer! Do what you can to keep both in tip-top working order so that they will last longer and help facilitate a higher income. […]
Work-Related Tax Deduction Ideas for Truckers
Tax deductions allow you to write-off specific workplace expenses. Self-employed truckers or drivers working for a company will have expenses that are deductible, but they may differ slightly from person to person. Be sure to do your research and understand […]
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 […]
CDL Endorsements: Make Yourself Stand Out
Your education should not end after you obtain your CDL. In fact, getting your CDL should only be one small aspect of your overall plan for yourself. You should seriously consider getting all, yes all, of the additional CDL endorsements […]
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 […]
Prioritizing Health as a Truck Driver
Truck driving is a demanding career both physically and mentally. It is essential that you take your health seriously and don’t let bad habits negatively impact your life and career later on down the road. According to a study […]