Monday, November 21, 2022Tips for Purchasing a New Truck You’ve made the decision. You’re taking the ride into the new world of truck ownership. Maybe you’re still considering your options and want to know more. Either way, there are many points to consider before taking the leap into the driver’s seat of your new truck and they vary from driver to driver. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Truckers have limited food options during their travels. This makes it harder for them to maintain a healthy diet throughout the day. Many truckers develop health problems like obesity, heart diseases hypertension or diabetes due to poor eating habits. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 13, 2013FMCSA Warns Truckers to Use Truck-Specific GPS The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun distributing cards to truck drivers warning them that using navigation GPS devices meant for smaller vehicles can be dangerous and could lead to trucks hitting low bridges. READ MORE >>
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012To ensure a safe trip, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with driving a truck. Here are some guidelines for safe truck driving: Before you hit the road, get comfortable with the truck's switches and gauges. Driving a truck will feel a bit different from driving a car. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 13, 2012We have posted about Truckers againstTrafficking before, but now even more companies are getting involved and helping to spread the word! The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking in their efforts to stop one of the nation’s most heinous and fastest growing crimes – human trafficking. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 9, 2012"When Kansas City-based Thunderbird Trucking shut down in mid-October, driver Russell Hall and his wife, Christina, were stranded in Kansas City, MO. More than 1,000 miles from their Walterboro, SC, home, the Halls spent almost a week in their truck at a Flying J Travel Plaza until Trucker Charity Inc. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 8, 2012In an effort to alleviate fuel shortages in states impacted by Hurricane Sandy’s landfall last week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Monday it is leading what it calls an “interstate petroleum transport team” that will “serve as a single point of conta... READ MORE >>
Monday, October 29, 2012"As truck drivers continue to struggle to find safe and secure parking spaces daily, one major truck stop chain is rolling out a new pay-to-park solution at some of its locations around the country starting Nov. 1. TravelCenters of America is the operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 23, 2012A North Carolina trucking company owner has found out that you don’t necessarily have to have bad CSA scores (a lot of violations) to get in trouble with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Someone telling the feds about your operation will do just as well, thank you. READ MORE >>
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