Congress Doesn’t Think Truckers Need More Sleep
It looks like D.C. is now hitting the snooze button on the newer sleep requirement rules for drivers. Congress voted earlier in December on a $1.1 trillion plan to rollback spending by amending regulations for clean water, banks, and amount of rest required for truckers. When it comes to the topic of hours-of-service, the debate rolls on. Despite such a huge whirlwind the media saw promoting stricter revisions to trucking policies,...
Rolling out in 2015: New Year Resolutions for Truckers
As the new year rolls on in, we’re reminded that it’s officially the time to make those silly resolutions that most of us will already give up on by February. In the trucking industry, it’s especially important to be thinking about changing our lives for the better right now. 1. Adopt positive sleep habits. There’s no better time than the start of a fresh year to get thinking of correcting any bad sleeping...
Ways Truck Drivers Cope with Holiday Traffic
More than 90 million Americans will be traveling over 50 miles this holiday season, 90% of which will be traveling by car. But, for truck drivers who are perpetually traveling on the same roads, this time of year adds more stress to their workday. In addition to the bumper-to-bumper traffic, there’s also chances for dangerous winter road conditions as well as frustrated drivers all aggressively trying to get to their Christmas...
Truck Driver Christmas Gift Ideas
‘Tis the season for everyone to ask me what truck drivers really want for Christmas. I tell them that we just want everyone wants…to be comfortable. Great gifts are ones that are practical for our on-the-go lives. Below we’ll take a look at a handful of exciting truck driver Christmas gifts to consider! Don’t feel like reading? Listen here! Truck Driver Christmas Gifts Gift cards. Gift cards for places that we...
“Are we There Yet?!”: Bringing a Child Along for the Ride
A lot of truckers have children–in fact, providing a better life for their kids is one of the reasons some even begin a career in the transport industry. We do everything we can to be there for our kids and be able to give them the best lives possible. Unfortunately, child-rearing can be tricky in a career where you always are on-the-go. The last thing any parent wants is to miss out on essential time with your growing fruit of...
A Truck Driver’s Guide to Winter Driving
Snowstorm whiteouts can make visibility poor for driving. Black ice makes winter driving unpredictable and downright dangerous at times. Unfortunately, for professional truck drivers, the show must go on–even when weary winter conditions strike. All you can do, is hope for the best and prepare for the worst until spring melts the final frost away. The number one thing I reiterate regarding driving when winter weather strikes is...