6 Lessons We Learned from Dash Cams (VIDEOS)
Let’s be honest, dash cams are a little annoying… especially when you know that many carriers use these as a way to track truck drivers and their driving habits. In turn, there were plenty of times that these same dash cams caught ridiculous behavior on tape! Sometimes this video footage even saved a truck driver’s behind by proving he or she wasn’t at fault for an accident, and other times dash cams were...
The Wait Continues: Results of the DOT truck size-weight study
For many years, various players in the trucking industry have weighed in (pun intended) on the federal weight and size limits for commercial vehicles. Some groups consider the current federal limits outdated and feel that larger or heavier trucks that were allowed to carry more would be economically beneficial to America. Others feel that increasing truck size or weight could endanger motorists and cost taxpayers greatly. The...
Driving & Depression: Recognizing Mental Illness in the Trucking Industry
Life on the road can get lonely, especially when you’re leaving behind a spouse, children, or even a beloved pet. Despite this, many drivers still cannot imagine life without the open road – after all, trucking runs in the blood. For many other drivers, being away from the familiarity of home for days, or even weeks, on end can get depressing. The word “depression” is all too often associated with temporary...
Suicide by Truck: The Accident No One Wants to Discuss
When a person chooses to take his or her own life, the effect is devastating for more than just one life. Their action hurts their family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and more. When a person decides to involve strangers in their suicide attempt, even more lives can be destroyed. Truck accidents are often seen in the news. After all, there are about 500,000 accidents involving trucks annually. However, one type of trucking accident...
AllTruckJobs.com Is Off to the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show
Excitement is in the air at AllTruckJobs.com as we get prepared for the largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event in the world! From March 31-April 2, we will be at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be our 2nd time exhibiting at MATS since our attendance last year. With over 70,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors from the United States and abroad, the show offers opportunities to...