Driving a truck is a big responsibility. What are some steps truckers can take to minimize safety risks? Defensive Driving Defensive driving is a mindset that truckers should adopt– it basically means always looking out for potential hazards and/or changes in driving/road conditions. The more aware a driver is of his or her surroundings, the… Read more »
A CDL (commercial driver’s license) is required for those in the U.S. who operate large and heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses and trailers. What are some reasons to get your CDL? After some study, testing and practice, you can obtain a CDL which opens up new opportunities for you to work and make money. … Read more »
Guess what’s rolling around the corner? That’s right, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is just a few weeks away! Mark your calendars for September 10-16, 2023, because we’ve got some miles to cover on the highway of gratitude. Why Truck Drivers are the Unseen Heroes of Our Economy First off, let’s just talk about the… Read more »
Did you know that a study found that 13% of commercial motor vehicle drivers were found to be fatigued at the time they were involved in an accident? As such, it’s essential that truck drivers know what driver fatigue is, what the warning signs of driver fatigue are and what they can do to combat… Read more »
The commercial trucking industry is a well-oiled machine that keeps our economy humming. A major cog in this machine? Class A and Class B commercial truck drivers. To help you navigate the labyrinth of the trucking world, let’s delve into the roles of these two types of drivers, and how we, a leading CDL driver… Read more »
The trucking industry was having difficulties before the global pandemic. It was getting harder and harder to find qualified drivers who weren’t on drugs and wanted to actually work. A lot of older drivers were retiring and the young ones weren’t rushing to join the industry to replace them. Furthermore, the need for more trucks… Read more »
If you’re a truck driver, you could seek out jobs on your own, but that can sometimes be a hassle– a frustrating hassle. Thankfully, there are driver placement agencies like Platinum Drivers, a company dedicated to driver placement. A staffing agency exists to match up truck drivers with trucking companies who need truckers. The agency… Read more »
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 »
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 »