Trucking During Thanksgiving
Of course, we know that you have a lot to be thankful for during this holiday season. However, let us turn the spotlight on you. We want to let you truckers know exactly why we’re thankful for all you do during the holiday season. Trucking during Thanksgiving can be a pretty thankless journey. It’s about time that you truckers get some recognition around here so you can feel a little better if you’re stuck celebrating turkey day on...
Human Trafficking in the Trucking Industry
It’s an issue that often is not talked about, and many really don’t even know what it is. However, human trafficking in the trucking industry is a huge issue, and many in the industry are often misinformed or under informed about how big the issue truly is. The $30 billion dollar industry has been in the U.S. for a long time, and it’s showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. There are as many as 300,000 American children who are at...
Team Driving vs. Solo Driving: Is it Right For You?
Now that you’ve decided to pursue a career in trucking, it’s time to figure out what type of trucker you want to be. It’s best explained by making a simple sports analogy. There are guys and gals that preferred team sports, whether it be football, basketball, or soccer, while others chose to ride solo, participating in sports like wrestling, tennis, and swimming. Just like your preference in sports, you’ll want to decide whether you...
Trucking During Tornado Season
As the warm weather begins to roll in, it’s important to be aware of the growing threat of hazardous weather. While I’m sure you know the proper safety precautions of trucking the rain, sleet, and snow – it’s important that you’re also aware of more severe weather – tornados. This past month kicked off tornado season, so it’s important that you know what to do if you come across inclement weather. Severe thunderstorms or even...
5 Tips For Trucking With Pets
It’s no secret that it can get pretty lonely on the road. With long hours and not much time for communication, a longing for companionship can quickly settle in. Luckily, a four-legged friend just might do the trick. Currently, the FMSCA offers no restrictions or regulations when it comes to trucking with pets but they do ask to make sure that your furry friend does not compromise your driving ability. Luckily, below we’ve listed a...
Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Your Big Rig
Luckily old man winter is slowly returning back to his lair. Some much-needed sun will soon replace the frigid temperatures and the sound of snow crunching will quickly turn into birds chirping. It’s time to start some spring cleaning before you hit the road, and we’re here to offer a few helpful tips to ensure that your rig is in the best shape possible. Here are just a few things to consider when it’s time to clean your big rig....