The Road Ready Truck Driver Resume
The last thing they’ll teach you in CDL schools is how to write a resume that will showcase your talents while putting a spotlight on you that will outshine the competition. Don’t sell yourself short! Give yourself that competitive edge you deserve by learning to craft the perfect trucking resume. You might not think you need one, but you never know when it just might help you quickly land your dream driving job down the...
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...
Truckers Against Trafficking: How Drivers Can Take Action
Last month, a trucker from Virginia noticed strange behavior happening in an RV at a Pilot gas station and immediately alerted the authorities. The heroic driver, Kevin Kimmel, knew as soon as his suspected something that it was only right to immediately to take action. “Saw what looked like a young girl looking out the window, the black drapes didn’t make it look like a families’ RV, you know,” Kimmel told a local TV station. “I saw...
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...
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...
5 Valentine’s Day Tips for Truck Drivers Away from Home
Roses are red, violets are blue. When you’re not local on V-Day—what do you do? Trucking is not a standard 9-5 job. Sometimes it so happens that you’re still on the road even on days where most are celebrating holidays. But ever wonder how truck drivers and their sweethearts celebrate this Hallmark holiday when they can’t get to physically see each other? There’s actually a lot of truly romantic ways to...