If you’ve been following the news, then you might know there is a shortage of available truckers to do the work needed to be done to properly serve the U.S. economy. You’d also know that there’s a looming diesel fuel shortage, and that’s not good news for truckers, retail or society in general. Trucking Remains… Read more »
If you’re a truck driver, you know how important surveillance is– you want to make sure you’re not hitting anyone or anything when you make a lane change or a turn. What are some surveillance tips for truck drivers who want to make sure they’re aware of vehicles, people and traffic around them? No-Zone Areas… Read more »
People who don’t drive trucks for a living have an idea that being a truck driver is easy– “they just drive all day.” Well, truckers have a job that’s taxing both physically and mentally. There’s a lot to driving a big rig, and it can take its toll on a person’s mental health. How can… Read more »
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17, 2022. This week is a time to celebrate truckers who deliver our goods safely, securely and on time. Without these 3.6 professional drivers, things would not arrive at our local stores, restaurants, etc. They help make daily life (as we know it) possible! What are some things… Read more »
Are you a professional truck driver or live with one? It seems like truckers are always on the road, driving somewhere. But what about vacations? It’s prudent for truck drivers to take vacations. After all, the job can be stressful, with long hours, traffic jams, difficult people to deal with, etc. Meanwhile, truckers have to… Read more »
Are you getting enough sleep? Are you getting enough quality sleep? Most people aren’t, including truck drivers. People who drive trucks should be getting 7 or 8 hours of quality sleep each night, but that’s not always the case. When drivers are really, really tired, that’s known as driver fatigue, and it can be fatal…. Read more »
Should you go to truck driving school to get your CDL? Yes, it’s a good idea. Easy to Get Started One of the main reasons people enroll in truck driving school is that they know they can easily enroll and then start to get a paycheck within a short time. Unlike other careers, which may… Read more »
In today’s economy, there are a lot of job choices available. Some people are thinking of becoming truck drivers right now. Maybe you’re one of those people toying with the idea that, “Yeah, maybe I’d make a good trucker.” So, how do you know if being a truck driver is right for you? I Like… Read more »
Most people have no idea how technology has infiltrated the modern trucking industry. They think back to 1970s movies when truckers were known for wearing cowboy hats and talking on their CB radios, saying “breaker, breaker…” Electronic Logging Devices Today’s truckers, however, are typically using an ELD, which stands for electronic logging device. This is… Read more »