Category: Driving a Truck

An Overview of Truck Driving and Millennials

Millennial Truck Drivers

The trucking industry is facing a problem right now. According to a new report released by the American Trucking Association in 2017, the industry needs about 900,000 new drivers at the moment to meet a growing demand. Over the last few months alone, there have been about 185,000 trucking jobs that have opened up, and… Read more »

Jumpstart Your Career By Becoming a Truck Driver

A Career in Truck Driving

Have you been looking for work that pays well, but you haven’t had much luck where you live and you’re starting to get discouraged? What about considering the trucking industry? You could jumpstart your career this year by becoming a truck driver. Did you know there’s a shortage of truck drivers? Because there is a… Read more »

Rush Hour Traffic Tips for Truck Drivers

Truck Drivers in Rush Hour Traffic

“Rush hour” is simply defined as “a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest.” Usually, rush hour is most pronounced between 5 and 6 p.m. If you’re a trucker, you know that rush hour can be stressful. Not only are there a lot of cars and trucks on the highway, but you… Read more »

Why These Trucks Don’t Have to Install Electronic Logging Devices

Electronic Logging Device Graphic

Here’s some news from the land where movies are made: Hollywood, California… Movie studios utilize trucks to haul equipment for shoots in various locales around Southern California, and they’ve asked to be exempt from a new safety rule regarding electronic logging devices. An agency within the Department of Transportation has granted studios’ request to NOT… Read more »

New Year’s Resolutions For Truck Drivers

New Year's Resolutions

It’s January, and you know what that means… What are some New Year’s resolutions truck drivers can make? New Year Resolutions Ideas for Truck Drivers First, consider the “big picture.” What do you want out of life? Resolve to write down five specific goals, big or small, that you’d like to accomplish within the new… Read more »

Tips for Truck Drivers During the Holiday Season

Truck Drivers During the Holidays

It’s the holiday season. For truckers, that means it’s a busy time of the year. What are some tips to enjoy the holiday season this year as a truck driver? How You Can Enjoy the Holidays Despite Your Busy Schedule First, consider helping out a fellow trucker by working a certain shift or running an… Read more »

Tips for Keeping a Reliable Truck Driver in Your Company

Male Truck Driver

Why do people quit jobs? Usually it’s because they don’t feel appreciated– simple as that. Imagine doing a good, reliable job for a company for weeks, months or perhaps even years and never being told you’re good and appreciated? People like to be complimented. They like to know what they do matters to others. For… Read more »

The Importance of Truck Drivers Routinely Checking Their Eyesight

As an operator of the biggest vehicles on the road, commercial truckers must always have safety in mind. One of the most important requirements of obtaining and keeping a commercial driver’s license is having good vision. In fact, nearly every DMV in the United States requires trucker drivers to take a vision test when applying… Read more »

The Importance of Experiencing New Places

Truck Driving Industry

There are many Americans who tend to travel to places that they’ve already been to before when they go on vacation. For example, according to a CNN article from 2011, about 90 percent of the people who visit Florida on an annual basis have already been to the state at least once in the past…. Read more »