How to Use a Load Board | Advice and Best Practice
You’ve probably heard about load boards, and if you haven’t, take a load off and let’s hit the broad basics. Load boards shouldn’t send your engines into Maximum Overdrive, Emilio. Knowing how to use a load board can drive profits and lower your stress. If you know how to use a load board properly, finding loads or carriers just got a whole lot easier. How to Use a Load Board in 3 steps In our latest episode of BigRigBanter, we dive...
The Story of Sikh Truckers and Diversity on America’s Highway
For a long time, and maybe in some cases still, Americans painted a perfect, stereotypical picture of what a truck driver looks like. Male. White. Patriotic. However, everyone can agree that is no longer the majority demographic of the trucking industry in America. Now, more than ever, we’re seeing diversity in trucking. Younger generations and different demographics of people are embracing this career more than ever before. Women,...
Surprise! There Are No New CDL Requirements in 2020
The federal government was about to enforce changes to entry-level CDL training, but at the last minute pulled the plug on new CDL requirements in 2020, according to Overdrive. New CDL requirements in 2020 were supposed to go into effect February 7. However, due to public concerns and comments, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is delaying the changes until 2022, explaining they want to make sure the new rule is...
8 Badass Trucking Movies You Need to See
Alright my long haulers and CB-radio callers, it’s time to get out the popcorn and soda and settle down for some stellar movies. As much as we hate to admit, trucking can get pretty monotonous on the road. That’s why popping in a DVD or tuning into Netflix at the next rest stop is a perfect way to pass the time. There’s no shortage of films starring big rigs, so we’ve picked out a few for your viewing pleasure. Here’s our...
Finding Your Hustle | Side Income For Truck Drivers
The term side hustle has recently entered the modern language and as a trucker, you might be hearing it more and more often. Not sure what it means? A side hustle is basically a second (or third) job outside of someone’s main job that provides them with supplement income. With the rise of companies like Uber and GrubHub, more and more people are finding new ways to generate supplemental income. Whether you’re a college kid...