LGBT Truckers on the Road
LGBT Truckers on the Road- Experiences in the Trucking Industry The trucking industry has been a tumultuous journey for many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. While the industry is coming around and becoming increasingly more accepting of all genders, the industry still needs support. AllTruckJobs recently connected with Shelle Lichti, the founder of a support group for LGBT truckers, to find out more...
Sleep Regulations for Truckers: A Dream or A Nightmare?
Catching up on your z’s is essential if you want to lead a healthy and productive lifestyle. But as many of you know, getting enough sleep is not an easy task for truck drivers. Many companies have begun to closely monitor the sleep schedules of their drivers to ensure they are getting an adequate amount of rest. Continue reading to get the scoop on sleep regulations for truckers. Many people believe that fatigued drivers are...
Trucking and Terror: An Interview With Joseph Fink
It’s like you’re living a nightmare. Your significant other goes missing – gone without a trace. You spend months on the road, searching, and searching, for what? A ghost? A shadow? A live person? You eventually find out that horrible monsters (actual monsters) are responsible for your partner’s disappearance. You begin to uncover some much more dark and depraved as you unravel the mystery of the disappearance. Welcome to the...
Fighting Homesickness on the Road | 7 Tips
All truck drivers, whether newbie or veteran, know that it’s not easy being alone on the open road. Having to go long periods of time away from home and family can cause even the most seasoned trucker to feel homesick from time to time. Unfortunately, it’s just the nature of the trucking lifestyle. However, there are all kinds of strategies for fighting homesickness on the road. Keep reading to find out how to battle these...
6 Things Truckers Wish Passenger Car Drivers Knew
Sharing the road with passenger cars, or “four-wheelers,” can definitely be a pain in the “rear end” for truckers. I’m sure all big rig drivers can empathize with the feelings of frustration that arise when they’re cut off by a passenger car, or when they’re being tailgated. In fact, there are a ton of things truckers wish passenger car drivers knew. The reality of it is, if other drivers...
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...