The average person doesn’t know how to drive a bus or a big truck with double or triple trailers. They also don’t know how to handle trucks with tanks or hazardous materials. They go about their lives with their state driver’s license, going to school, the mall, and other places around town in their Chevys,… Read more »
Category: Driving a Truck
The Importance of Truck Drivers Logging Service Hours
There is some controversy around truck drivers not logging in their hours properly, thereby giving themselves more credit hours than they earned. The more significant argument surrounding truck drivers and service hours is that there are cases of driver fatigue simply because they run out of energy to keep going. Often, they are overworking themselves… Read more »
Five Tips for Keeping Your Cab Clean
Have you ever heard the phrase, “A clean room equals a clear mind”? It might sound like some far out analogy, but it’s actually true! Many people feel that they think clearer, stay calmer, and work more efficiently when their surroundings are clean and uncluttered. The same should go for your truck. Keeping the cabin… Read more »
Truck Driver Safety Tips
Driving any vehicle is very dangerous. Danger and vehicles go hand and hand, because you are speeding down a street in a large metal box, with other moving metal boxes, objects, and pedestrians. It is for this reason that one must exhibit extreme safety when driving a vehicle, and even more safety when driving a… Read more »
Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs
Did you know? Almost 70% of the freight moved in the U.S. goes on trucks. Moving 9.2 billion tons of freight each year requires 3 million heavy-duty trucks and more than 3 million drivers. To move 9.2 billion tons freight takes 37 billion gallons of diesel fuel. (Source: American Trucking Associations) Moral of this story:… Read more »
Traffic Violations and Commercial Truck Drivers
Since possessing a CDL (commercial driver’s license) means being held to a higher standard on the roadways, the implications of traffic violations can be more serious. Often times a standard traffic violation would just mean a fine, but for people with a CDL, it could mean losing the license and your job. A common misconception… Read more »
Why do companies have different background check policies?
When an employer lets you know that they will be screening your background, what are they actually looking for? According to The Federal Bureau of Investigation, your potential employer can request a background check and thus might be provided with information pertaining to Criminal Records (on a National, Federal, State, and County level), Federal Bankruptcy… Read more »
Why Coffee is Pure Gold to Truck Drivers
Where would truckers be without coffee (or other caffeinated drinks)? The caffeine found in coffee is a legal stimulant that perks up tired drivers around the world. It’s a common and valuable drink for truckers who benefit from its positive physical and mental effects. Because it stimulates the release of dopamine, coffee makes people feel… Read more »
The Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs
In today’s changing economy, millions of Americans are in search of a new career. If you happen to be one of these folks, why not consider a career in trucking? While many industries have struggled to stay in the black in recent years, truck drivers are in greater demand than ever. Sure, you might have… Read more »