Nighttime Driving Tips for Truckers | The Complete Guide
As an over the road driver, it’s safe to say that you’ll be doing at least some of your driving during the night. Sure, lots of truckers hate nighttime driving, and it’s definitely annoying when another driver shines their high beams in your face. However, beyond the annoyance factor, nighttime driving can potentially be very dangerous. For new and experienced drivers alike, it’s important to familiarize...
E-commerce and Trucking | Trucking Trends
It is no secret that the internet has transformed the world in major ways. Over the past 20 years, it seems that the effects of the internet have been felt in almost every aspect of life. From the way we get our news to the way that we interact with one another, the internet is now central. However, perhaps the biggest change that has come about from the internet is the way that we shop. As consumers become increasingly comfortable...
Sleeping in Your Truck | Tips for New Drivers
Fatigue and lack of adequate sleep are common problems for a lot of people around the world. However, truck drivers are especially susceptible to not getting enough high quality sleep. According to a recent study from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, more than half of all transportation workers suffer from short sleep duration. Since many drivers spend days or even weeks on the road at a time, establishing regular sleep patterns...
Show Me the Money: Owner-Operator Tax Deductions and Tips
Most truckers will choose a career as an owner-operator because of the independence. You’ll be given the opportunity to make your own schedule, travel your own routes, and be in charge of your own rig. However, as the tax deadline rapidly approaches, you’ll be required to file your own taxes as an owner-operator. While it’s a little trickier than just filling out the traditional tax forms for an employer, there are a few tips and...
Driving a Semi in High Winds: Navigating a Windy Weather Forecast
March is notorious for high winds, and this year the month arrived with quite a gust in the northeastern United States. A storm now known as the “Bomb Cyclone” of 2018 brought with it strong winds, rain, snow and wreaked havoc on the region. And another storm is on its way, the Weather Channel warns. During the “Bomb Cyclone,” Media covered stories of trees falling, millions of people without power and semi-trucks blowing over from...
Five Ways to Avoid Road Rage
No matter the time of day, road rage is something that can strike at any minute! Whether it’s rush hour or it’s past midnight, truck drivers must always consider how they respond to enraged passenger vehicles and even other freighters. It’s proven that 94 percent of traffic accidents caused by driver error. However, an alarming 33 percent of these accidents have been linked to road rage. For drivers young and old, dealing...