Five Trucking Blogs You Should Know About
Like us, there are a lot of people out there talking about the trucking industry. Some are providing useful information, others are just sharing their opinion. However, there are a few trucking blogs that stand out above the rest. We tracked down our favorite trucking “internet-personalities” whom we personally feel best capture life on the road and post frequently. Here (in alphabetical order, because we could not...
The “Tightwad Trucker”: Ways You Can Save Money on the Road
Truck driving is a unique field of work. Truck drivers aren’t stuck staring at a cubicle wall; they’re out in the real world. But, this opens up the opportunity to spend more money on the clock than people in other professions. Truckers are at a disadvantage because temptation to spend is around every corner, literally. If you haven’t yet taught yourself smart methods to save money while on the road, you need to...
What Motivates Truck Drivers to Keep a Positive Attitude?
The secret to happiness is not money, fame or recognition. The secret to happiness is to re-think your outlook on life and re-frame your perspective. By framing your world, you can actually persuade yourself into happiness and contentment. Truck drivers sometimes find this difficult when faced with adversity to keep themselves going. The trucking industry expects a lot from drivers. They expect you to be high-energy, flexible to many...
Make Work Feel Like Play: Fun OTR Games for Team Drivers
Team driving can definitely help you escape the loneliness while managing long over the road hauls while crossing state borders, but sometimes the talking gets old and you run out of stories to tell or things to say to one another. Why not spruce things up on the road and keep it entertaining? Make work time feel like play time and try some of these fun over the road games with your partner! Game 1: We like to call this game the Soft...
Always Be Ready: Prep Checklist
Before you hit the road for a long assignment, you better make sure you’re prepared for all possible setbacks. In order to secure optimum safety while on the road, it is crucial to make sure everything is working properly. We’ve put together a helpful checklist to make your prep less of a memory game so you can hit the road in no time! Inside the truck: Check the brakes- without acceleration apply the brakes while the truck is in...
Must-Sees While On the Road | Trucker Tours: The Western Route
The main perk of truck driving is the freedom—it’s just you, your cab, and the open road. Fortunately for you, being a truck driver allows you to avoid the daily annoyances of a 9-5 office job. Instead, you’re watching the clouds float across the sky and experiencing sunsets daily. You’re driving long distances and seeing parts of the country that people trapped at a desk job only dream of. Although you have hours to log and...