The Factors of Pay: How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
Making money plays a big role in selecting a job. That’s a given. But for truck drivers, the amount of money that they make can be affected by several different factors. These factors can range from the region that the driver lives in, to the type of freight they are driving, to their years of experience. So, how much do truck drivers make? That’s the question that we’ll discuss below! The Average Salaries of the Industry With such a...
Myths Busted: Top 5 Truck Driver Myths
Truck drivers are so important to the American economy and the global transport of goods. Although we recognize the importance of truck drivers, there are several people who still have misconceptions about them. Trucker stereotypes are incorrect and uninformed. It’s important to disprove these stereotypes and make sure people know the truth about trucking! Truck drivers deserve everyone’s appreciation, so it’s time to...
Will the Truck Parking Shortage Improve?
The truck parking shortage is not a new issue. It has plagued the trucking industry for years, and many fear that it will last long into 2017. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there are more than 3 million truckers in the United States. However, there is only parking available for approximately 300,000 trucks. Many states are reporting parking needs, primarily along major transit corridors and in dense...
Overnight Truckstops: What You Need to Know to Get Great Sleep
For truck drivers, finding a place to safely park and sleep can be a hassle. Whether you pull into an on-ramp shoulder, a truck stop, or a rest area on the highway, you may be violating hours of service (HOS) regulations and you could even face traffic fines. Finding a spot to park and rest is the first obstacle, and your safest options are overnight truckstops that have the space to accommodate big rigs and other trucks. Your next...
Local Truck Driving VS OTR: The Debate
You can picture the situation. You’ve made your way through trucking school, finished your training hours, and now you’re faced with an important decision. Do you want to take a local truck driving job? Or, would you rather travel a little further and take an OTR truck driving job. This is an important decision with a ton of factors so it’s important that you consider your options. Below we’ll take a look and compare local truck...