Traveling Checklist: 6 Truck Checks to Know
You’re a truck driver. You’re busy with hauls, meeting deadlines, delivering products, managing hours, and actually driving what feels like years on the road. There are so many things you have to remember before you leave for a trip, it can be beneficial to utilize a traveling checklist. Trust me, this will greatly ease your mind while your driving and think “Oh shoot, did I grab that thing?” or “I hope I...
Tesla Takeover | Trucking Edition
As the New Year rolled around, we highlighted a few trucking industry predictions for 2017. One of these predictions was the adoption of electric commercial vehicles. Last summer, Elon Musk released the company’s master plan, which briefly touched on the types of vehicles to be released. Now, the company’s first electric semi truck will be revealed in September. We’ve seen electric vehicles shake up the automobile industry, so will...
Trucking During Tornado Season
As the warm weather begins to roll in, it’s important to be aware of the growing threat of hazardous weather. While I’m sure you know the proper safety precautions of trucking the rain, sleet, and snow – it’s important that you’re also aware of more severe weather – tornados. This past month kicked off tornado season, so it’s important that you know what to do if you come across inclement weather. Severe thunderstorms or even...
5 CDL Student Driver Mistakes to Avoid
Taking the step to enroll in a CDL school can be intimidating. Of course, you don’t want to fail. Many people have great success stories from their days as a trucking student, but some have also faced CDL school failure. To get the most out of your time at driving school, you’ll want to remember these common CDL student driver mistakes and try avoiding them at all costs. 5 CDL Student Driver Mistakes to Avoid 1. Choosing the wrong...
Text You L8ter: Stop Texting While Driving
It’s no lie that yes, there are a lot of dumb driving laws out there. From being a show-off to leaving a door open too long, the rules of the road can get be pretty amusing sometimes. And whether you are a seasoned truck driver or a teen just learning the ropes, one law that is not amusing is the one about texting while driving. Now it’s crazy to think that some people in this world have a tough time understanding that...