Finding Your Hustle | Side Income For Truck Drivers
The term side hustle has recently entered the modern language and as a trucker, you might be hearing it more and more often. Not sure what it means? A side hustle is basically a second (or third) job outside of someone’s main job that provides them with supplement income. With the rise of companies like Uber and GrubHub, more and more people are finding new ways to generate supplemental income. Whether you’re a college kid...
Trucking Company Closes | Now What?!
It can be a trucker’s worst nightmare. You’re traveling down the road, with your next load in tow. As you’re approaching your loading dock you get a text, email, or notification on your ELD. It’s your boss letting you know that the trucking company you work for is shutting their doors. In a few short sentences, you’ve just been told to abandon your rig at the nearest company location and that your last check will be in the mail within...
Reads For the Road | Truck Driver Books
I like to consider myself a bit of a bibliophile. No, that isn’t some strange disorder or phobia, it just means I really like to read books. We’ve talked about the variety of hobbies you can have on the road. Whether it’s YouTubing, exercising, or listening to podcasts, there are plenty of things you can do in your free time. However, I want to talk about my personal favorite, reading. There’s nothing like settling down with a good...
Trucker’s Holiday Gift Guide
With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s time to think of that special someone. They travel far and wide making special deliveries to eager customers. They work through the night in some cases, making sure everyone is satisfied. No, I’m not talking about good ol’ St. Nick, I’m talking around that special big rig buddy you have in your life. We’re here to help you give back to that trucking family member or loved one with these...
A Clean Cab | Semi Truck Cab Organizer Tips
Personally, I’m a bit of a slob. No, you won’t see me on that TV show Hoarders, but I do have a habit of holding onto things for far too long. Whether it’s magazines, coffee mugs, and leftover Chinese, I’m still working on completing that final step. You know, the one where you actually throw things out? I certainly know I’m not the only one. Is your cab starting to look like a hamper or trash bin instead of an actual place to store...
Driving Away Trucker Stereotypes!
Stereotypes, in general, usually are never good. Even if a stereotype is a “positive” one, it can wind up being negative in one way or another, and trucker stereotypes are no exception. Negative stereotypes and misconceptions are hurtful to the entire integrity of the trucking profession. What most folks don’t realize is that truck drivers hold our country together. If it wasn’t for truckers, within days our...