How to be Comfortable in Your Cab | Five Tips
Truck drivers keep America moving forward, hauling almost 70 percent of all freight in the United States. From local to over the road, truck drivers spend countless hours making sure that goods get from point A to point B. However, many truck drivers find that those long hours can be extremely uncomfortable. So, if you’ve ever experienced a long, uncomfortable day or even month on the road, you might wonder how to be comfortable...
Why is First Aid Important for Truck Drivers? | Trucking 101
Why is first aid important? It may seem like an easy question, but first aid is an important topic to discuss. The answer is different in almost every situation! Of course, this short answer is that first aid can help save a life or prevent further injury. However, truck drivers are in the unique position of being on the road almost all day long. Regardless of how safely you drive, it is impossible to ensure that every other driver on...
Tips for Team Truck Drivers
While truck driving is normally thought of as a solitary profession, it’s sometimes the case that drivers work in pairs. There are benefits to each driving configuration but some drivers actually thrive working team driving positions! Having a co-pilot is something that can help drivers run more miles and make more money. Still, there are specific considerations to make before hitting the road. Here we’ll discuss some tips for team...
Truck Driving Jobs With Training | Basic Tips
Drivers all over the country come to the profession a little differently. Some people have grown up around trucks their whole lives, while others may be looking for a new career. Whether you’re looking to get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are still trying to get a handle on trucking, finding truck driving jobs with training is something that requires some planning and specific considerations. Whatever your current...
Common Misconceptions About Truck Drivers
Being a trucker is far from easy, but if you talked to a lot of non-truck drivers, you would assume it’s as simple as driving from point A to Point B. Who cares about the weather right? Those massive trucks should be able to run through mountains. Sadly, there are a lot of common misconceptions about truck drivers that many fail to realize. One trip in the cab could change most people’s mind, but oftentimes a simple explanation can do...
Winter Trucking Safety Tips
Although we’re just getting into the fall weather, there’s no better time to talk about winter trucking than right now. Before you know it the temperatures will drop and those slick and icy conditions will be the number one thing on your mind as you traverse the roads. Luckily, as long as you’re prepared and know how to maintain your rig, you’ll be able to truck in winter conditions no matter what you’re carrying. These winter...