Finding Love On the Road
Let’s face it. While I’m sure you know about all the trials and tribulations that truckers go through, there’s one that strikes a sore spot for many of you. I’m talking about love. As much as you might not want to admit it, finding love on the road is one of the toughest aspects of trucking. With long hours of solitude, it’s no surprise that many long and struggle to find companionship. While most people can go out to the bar or meet...
Exemptions for ELDs | New Industry Requests
With just under a full month of trucking after the ELD mandate, it’s still unclear how these devices affect all drivers. There are many opinions and viewpoints on the mandate, although it’s clear that there’s considerable opposition. Originally intended to benefit the industry as a whole, many find the disruption rather unnecessary. Already, the usage of ELDs lacks a perfect fit for every type of driver. As far as current exemptions...
5 Easy Ways Truck Drivers Can Avoid Back Pain
We’re all used to having back pain as truck drivers, unfortunately. Sore backs happen to us more than four times as much as they do to the average person. And ugh, believe me when I say, it’s no picnic. In fact, pain in the back is a HUGE pain in the butt. Sitting on our rear-ends all day makes our lower spines all sorts of out of whack. It’s not just the time on the road though, it’s the posture as well!...
Clean Inspections in Trucking | Increased Reporting
Although we’re still a ways off from the CVSA’s national road check, inspections are as important as ever. Nonetheless, maintaining the best safety practices year-round is what separates the good truckers from the great ones. Heading into 2018 with the ELD mandate in full swing, compliance is on everyone’s mind. It’s easy to focus on those who continually incur penalties and violations, but what about rewarding good drivers? Recent...
Trucking Trends For 2018
With the New Year only a few days away, many truckers are wondering what they can expect. Planning is vital to the industry’s continued success. Planning is also valuable in that it helps to anticipate changes and challenges. This way strategies to address and combat these changes can be developed. It’s been a year filled with ELD laws, autonomous trucks, and various other issues. It’s time to look forward to the future to...