Thursday, July 13, 2023 Time Changes Everything - How the Trucking Industry has Changed Over the Past 25 Years Truck drivers play an instrumental role in the movement of freight around the world and, unless you never leave your home, you’d be hard-pressed to go a day without seeing some form of trucking logistics. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 6, 2023 What Drivers Need to Know About the DVIR The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is a legally mandated review of the components and systems of your truck and trailer. Simply put, neglecting to complete this task can result in fines and penalties for both the driver and the company, so don’t cut corners. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 29, 2023 How to Increase Miles per Gallon The rise in fuel costs has impacted drivers across the country. With average fuel costs from $4000 to $6000 each month, many companies and owner/operators are on the hunt for ways to shave off the additional expenses without incurring additional costs. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 19, 2023 How to Protect Yourself on the Road Living and working on the road brings a certain sense of living in the wild west, the last untamed frontier. The freedom of the road, being the big rig that everyone looks up to, navigating the country while others stay safely tucked away at home. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 9, 2023 Truck Driver’s Guide to Weigh Stations You’ve likely noticed the occasional herding of trucks into a weigh station, triggered by flashing lights beckoning truckers in for a — hopefully — short visit. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 2, 2023 Truck Driver’s Guide to Truck Stops Truck stops are a beacon of hope to the weary trucker. They are a destination that marks rest, a break from the hours behind the wheel. Whether you’re pulling in to refuel your truck, your body, or your soul, truck stops are an integral part of your trucking experience. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 23, 2023 Truck Driver’s Guide to Showers It’s not a glamorous life, but there are amenities out there. Some truck drivers still fit the bill of a “dirty old trucker” but with the convenience of showers available at most truck stops and travel centers, there’s little reason not to get cleaned up and look professional. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 16, 2023 Truck Driver Shortage in America According to an estimate from the American Trucking Association, the US is experiencing a shortage of 80,000 drivers, while Canada is short 25,000 drivers. These numbers tell only a small part of the story. The shortage of drivers doesn’t come from a lack of skilled and qualified drivers. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 9, 2023 Responsibilities that Come with Being a Truck Driver I remember the first time I climbed into a big rig. I was around 8 years old, and it felt like magic. I knew there would come a day that I’d drive a transport, that I’d listen to the chatter on the CB radio, and that I’d roll more miles in a month than some folks do all year. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 2, 2023 Requirements to be a Truck Driver You’ve watched the big rigs roll down the highway. You’ve seen the movie images of the nomadic trucker. You inhale the smell of diesel on a cool morning and it makes you smile. You want to be a truck driver. READ MORE >>
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