Truck Driver Benefits | Top Perks You Could Land as a Trucker
You want to be a truck driver, and you’re hunting for the perfect job. There are so many options out there, so what criteria do you use when narrowing down your choices? When looking for trucking jobs there are several things to consider, like driver type, whether you want to be a long-haul driver or stay closer to home, and what type of freight you want to haul. You weigh out the pay per mile and bonus potential as you look at all of...
Sleep Regulations for Truckers: A Dream or A Nightmare?
Catching up on your z’s is essential if you want to lead a healthy and productive lifestyle. But as many of you know, getting enough sleep is not an easy task for truck drivers. Many companies have begun to closely monitor the sleep schedules of their drivers to ensure they are getting an adequate amount of rest. Continue reading to get the scoop on sleep regulations for truckers. Many people believe that fatigued drivers are...
Trucking and Terror: An Interview With Joseph Fink
It’s like you’re living a nightmare. Your significant other goes missing – gone without a trace. You spend months on the road, searching, and searching, for what? A ghost? A shadow? A live person? You eventually find out that horrible monsters (actual monsters) are responsible for your partner’s disappearance. You begin to uncover some much more dark and depraved as you unravel the mystery of the disappearance. Welcome to the...
Daylight Savings Time for Truckers
It’s that time of year again. You know, the second week of March where we all lose an hour sleep on Monday morning? So much for springing forward… it feels more like stumbling forward to me. As you probably know, Daylight Savings Time (DST) takes a huge toll on truck drivers because many of them are working when the clocks change. There are other ways that this change can affect you as a driver, so continue reading for our guide...
Who Regulates the Trucking Industry?
There are so many rules and regulations in the trucking industry, but who exactly is laying down the law? If you’re not familiar, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is in charge of regulating the trucking industry as a whole. Many people don’t know what they do, so the question still remains. Who regulates the trucking industry? Browse trucking jobs here! Who is the FMCSA? The FMCSA was created in 2000 as an...