A Guide to Driver Mentorship Programs
Driver mentorship programs can make a huge difference in your organization. You’ll be able to teach appropriate and safe driving practices to new employees and increase retention of drivers who are dependable. A driver mentorship program will show both new and current drivers that you are willing to invest in them and that they are appreciated. Driver Mentorship Programs A mentor is an experienced employee that works with a new...
Becoming an Owner-Operator | OOIDA’s Norita Taylor Interview
Here at AllTruckJobs, we pride ourselves in hosting jobs for every type of trucker we can. Although it’s easy to focus on the larger trucking companies, small businesses need some love too! Owner-operators uniquely position themselves in the industry to remain as independent and profitable as they can. These drivers often operate under their own authority or lease on to a carrier. Today there are approximately 350,000...
Concert Tour Trucking | For Those That Rock, So Does the Bankroll
Getting comfortably numb with your hauls? Don’t stop believing in the industry! Just like a rolling stone, when it comes to trucking nothing’s going to stop the traditional dry van, freight, and flatbeds. That sort of trucking is rock-steady. For some, the day-to-day drive is nothing like the fast-paced life our favorite trucking movies promised us. If you’re sick of those regular loads, stop hauling them and get out there and hustle...
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...
Mobile Chapel for Truckers | Faith and Freight
Your free time as a trucker is absolutely precious. But as many of you know, it’s not always convenient to do certain activities during your downtime. This statement should definitely ring true for truckers of faith. As a truck driver, you aren’t always able to make it home for Sunday service with your family. You also have to consider that searching for a church, parking your rig, and carving out time in your day makes it...
OOIDA Insurance: Is It Right for You?
It’s not a pleasant thought, but what if something does go wrong while you’re on the road? Even the industry’s best drivers need to think about their insurance options as owner-operators. Continue reading for a brief overview of OOIDA insurance and how it can help you. Once you sign up, you’ll be driving care-free in no time! An Introduction to OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) offers small business...