5 Spring Driving Tips to Keep You Safe on the Road
When we think of hazardous roads, we normally think of winter road conditions such as ice, snow, and sleet. However, don’t underestimate the dangers you may find during other seasons. For example, you actually have to look out for some dangerous conditions in spring months as well. As winter leaves us and summer slowly approaches, there are a few things truck drivers should be aware of when they are driving. More things can...
How to Buy a Used Commercial Truck like a Pro
Buying a commercial truck is a great transportation business venture, whether you’re starting or looking for a way to step up your owner-operator trucking career. However, it’s essential to shop around before you just abruptly jump the gun and purchase any old truck. You need to consider safety, pricing and features that best suit your particular needs. Commercial trucks definitely aren’t cheap, though. Many...
PA Wants to Fine Truckers Who Don’t Clean Snow From Trucks
You know when you’re driving down the highway and a big old pile of snow flies off one of the vehicles and hits your windshield? I’m sure we all have experienced the dangerous obstruction and downright annoyance caused by careless drivers who don’t take the time to clear their vehicle before hitting the road. As a truck driver though, it takes more than just a few minutes to clear all that snow and ice from your big...
5 Games Team Drivers Should All Know
Sometimes your drive is not so scenic and it can be tiresome while driving for hours at a time. Your caffeine kick is wearing off or you are simply just bored. If you and your partner find it hard to keep up conversation while driving simply play a game! This will pass the time and you will definitely be entertained. License Plate Game Go back and forth and try to find all 50 states by where the license plate of a car is from. It will...
Mexican Trucking Restrictions Might Get Lifted in the U.S.
Mexican trucking firms may now be legally permitted to operate in the U.S., according to Mexico’s Communications and Transport Ministry. Mexican truckers have been trying to negotiate unlimited access to drive in our country. However, currently, the U.S. restricts the Mexican transportation industry. In a way though, it’s unfair considering that American drivers have access to their country since 2007. Their Mexican...
What to Look for in Trucking Schools
In order to land a career where you earn a good wage, you almost always need more than just a high school education in this job market. There aren’t as many labor or manufacturing jobs like there used to be in the old days. Unfortunately, higher education is financially out of the question for many. Even ones who graduate usually end up paying back ungodly amounts of student loans for a good chunk of their lives. Plus, even with...