Learn About Types of Trucking Jobs
It should come as no surprise that different types of cargo require different types of trucks. Likewise, different trucks require truckers with different qualifications and licensing. Whether you are a veteran trucker looking to learn more about available jobs, looking to become a trucker yourself, or just interested in the trucking industry, you may want to learn about the types of trucking jobs in the U.S. and beyond. Although...
4 Tips For Truck Drivers to Stay Connected
A life on the road can be difficult, especially when you are spending months away from your family and friends. Being a long-haul driver can be difficult when you are missing holidays and special occasions without your family. When you are constantly isolated from others and working for long hours every day, loneliness can be like a disease that slowly creeps into your life. Maintaining your mental health is an important part of being...
Healthy Meal Ideas for Truck Drivers
One of the biggest challenges you face as a truck driver is likely the lack of options when it comes to meals. Given that you don’t have always have grocery stores readily accessible and have limited access to cooking appliances, you may opt for the more convenient, though often unhealthy, fast food options you find on the road. However, with thoughtful planning and the proper equipment, there is no reason you can’t make...
Team Driving vs. Solo Driving: Is it Right For You?
Now that you’ve decided to pursue a career in trucking, it’s time to figure out what type of trucker you want to be. It’s best explained by making a simple sports analogy. There are guys and gals that preferred team sports, whether it be football, basketball, or soccer, while others chose to ride solo, participating in sports like wrestling, tennis, and swimming. Just like your preference in sports, you’ll want to decide whether you...
Truck Driver Shortage: Recruiting Millennials
They have a bad rep – they are often considered entitled, lazy, and uninterested in working. Yet, Millennials, or people born between 1982 and the early 2000s, currently make up at least 40 percent of the workforce in the U.S. There are plenty of negative stereotypes out there about Millennials. So much so that the word “Millennial” has almost become a negative descriptor when it comes to discussions about recruiting them to work. If...