Benefits of a CB Radio App
CB Radios have been around for decades, first originating in 1945 and designed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). CB or citizens band radio reached a peak in the 1970s when pop culture romanticized the cheap form of communication. The CB radio has had many uses over the years from survivalists to off-roading and beyond. It still remains a useful tool to this day in many industries. Despite the easy accessibility of...
Best Driving Apps for Truckers
Driving long days certainly has both its benefits and its challenges. Fortunately, as smartphones have become more common, people have developed technology to address some of those challenges. While there are countless applications out there, the best driving apps can be extremely useful for truckers. Whether you are looking for something to help you find safe parking or a fitness app to help keep you on track, chances are that you...
4 Tips For Truck Drivers to Stay Connected
A life on the road can be difficult, especially when you are spending months away from your family and friends. Being a long-haul driver can be difficult when you are missing holidays and special occasions without your family. When you are constantly isolated from others and working for long hours every day, loneliness can be like a disease that slowly creeps into your life. Maintaining your mental health is an important part of being...
The Future of Roadways: Transportation Technologies
The trucking industry is rapidly expanding, and the country recognizes that we must look to new transportation technologies to accommodate. Although, by the looks of recent events, driverless trucks aren’t quite a topic of discussion, yet. On October 13, 2016, President Obama hosted the White House Frontiers Conference to discuss the goals and challenges of new technologies that will build U.S. capacity. There the U.S....
Truck Driver Recruitment – Tips for Hiring Gen Z
If you thought those pesky Generation Y kids were tough to understand, get ready for Gen Z. Your truck driver recruitment plan should include this new generation. Practically born with an iPhone in hand, and a twitter handle on their birth certificate, recruiters are already looking at these 15 to 20 year-olds as the new generation of truckers. Gen Z Rising Also know as the iGeneration, Gen Z consists of those born in the...