Fighting Homesickness on the Road | 7 Tips
All truck drivers, whether newbie or veteran, know that it’s not easy being alone on the open road. Having to go long periods of time away from home and family can cause even the most seasoned trucker to feel homesick from time to time. Unfortunately, it’s just the nature of the trucking lifestyle. However, there are all kinds of strategies for fighting homesickness on the road. Keep reading to find out how to battle these...
2018 Trucker Trivia Contest | Meet the Winner
He’s only been driving for about four years, but he sure knows a thing or two about trucking. Jordan Laventure won AllTruckJobs’ Trucker Trivia contest during the 2018 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers could enter the contest by answering a trivia question per day on our Facebook page. Every time that they answered a question right, they were entered for a chance to win! Jordan answered several of the true/false...
Benefits of a Truckers Union
It’s no secret that the trucking industry has its fair share of controversy and polarizing issues. Whether it’s the new ELD mandate forcing truckers to cut back on costs to implement a new technology, or the driver shortage playing a huge impact on the industry itself, truckers are faced with a variety of major issues every single day. Drivers can often feel lost and alone in the industry. Owner operators may feel like they’re trying...
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week- Trucker Trivia Contest Rules
Did you eat breakfast this morning? Check emails on your phone? Put on a new pair of shoes? Then remember to thank your truckers! Nearly 3.5 million drivers wake up each day to deliver goods all across the country safely and on time. September 8-14 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and AllTruckJobs is ready to celebrate all of the hardworking individuals who hit the road every day! This year AllTruckJobs is excited to host...
Do Not Be a Drowsy Driver | Drowsy Driver Prevention Tips
Truck drivers know that a sleep routine doesn’t exactly exist in its general definition when you’re on the road. Sleeping patterns as a driver, especially if you are an over the road driver, lack any normal bedtime or standard amount of sleep time—in fact, there really is no pattern at all! You basically get sleep when you have time to do so. But driver fatigue is a serious issue when operating a truck for extended hours. It can cause...