How Does Team Driving Work?
Are you lonely? Join the club! Or how about joining a team, specifically a truck driving team? How does team driving even work? It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced driver looking for a change of pace or a complete rookie fresh out of driving school, team driving is an option for you… unless you rather stay alone. As a team, you and your trucking partner are given first priority over loads. Finally! Someone realizes that you’re...
Healthy Habits Truck Drivers Need to Pickup
As a truck driver, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with your health. Establishing healthy habits while on (and off) the road can set you up for a happier, longer life. Being constantly on the move can put pressure on your body and mind. Because of this, it is critical to take control of your health and move towards a healthier you. If your wellness journey is making you feel intimidated or overwhelmed, have no fear....
The Factors of Pay: How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
Making money plays a big role in selecting a job. That’s a given. But for truck drivers, the amount of money that they make can be affected by several different factors. These factors can range from the region that the driver lives in, to the type of freight they are driving, to their years of experience. So, how much do truck drivers make? That’s the question that we’ll discuss below! The Average Salaries of the Industry With such a...
Trucking School Cost and Financing: The Lowdown
The decision to attend trucking school is very important. Not only are you entering into a great industry, but you will learn all kinds of new skills! There are a lot of things to consider when going to trucking school for your CDL license. You have to know where you want to go to trucking school and what type of license you want to get. The most important thing to consider if you’re thinking about going to trucking school is the...
How to Find Your Dream Job Using Job Boards for Truck Drivers
Finding a trucking job is hard, especially when there are so many different ways to go about looking for one. You hear ads on the radio about companies hiring. You can find companies and recruiters at job fairs. But, more often than not, you’re going online to conduct your job search. There are generic job boards out there that trucking companies are posting to. An even better option is to use the many online job boards for truck...
Retrofitting Your Vehicle for Clean Trucking
This week on our Big Rig Banter podcast, we interviewed Rachel Muncrief, the Program Director for heavy-duty vehicles at the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT). The council’s mission is to enhance the environmental performance and energy efficiency of transportation vehicles in order to improve public health and combat climate change. During the episode, we discuss how retrofitting your vehicle as a truck driver can...