Ready, Set, GOALS: Easy Goals Truck Drivers Should Set
Put the key in the ignition and drive into completing all those secret inner-ambitions. In a job like trucking we see tight deadlines, stressful situations and an excessively tiring line of work can make achieving goals feel nearly impossible. It’s easier to simply say “ain’t no body got time for that” than actually setting milestones for yourself so that you improve the quality of your life. Creating little...
The Road Ready Truck Driver Resume
The last thing they’ll teach you in CDL schools is how to write a resume that will showcase your talents while putting a spotlight on you that will outshine the competition. Don’t sell yourself short! Give yourself that competitive edge you deserve by learning to craft the perfect trucking resume. You might not think you need one, but you never know when it just might help you quickly land your dream driving job down the...
5 Valentine’s Day Tips for Truck Drivers Away from Home
Roses are red, violets are blue. When you’re not local on V-Day—what do you do? Trucking is not a standard 9-5 job. Sometimes it so happens that you’re still on the road even on days where most are celebrating holidays. But ever wonder how truck drivers and their sweethearts celebrate this Hallmark holiday when they can’t get to physically see each other? There’s actually a lot of truly romantic ways to...
The “Tightwad Trucker”: Ways You Can Save Money on the Road
Truck driving is a unique field of work. Truck drivers aren’t stuck staring at a cubicle wall; they’re out in the real world. But, this opens up the opportunity to spend more money on the clock than people in other professions. Truckers are at a disadvantage because temptation to spend is around every corner, literally. If you haven’t yet taught yourself smart methods to save money while on the road, you need to...
What Motivates Truck Drivers to Keep a Positive Attitude?
The secret to happiness is not money, fame or recognition. The secret to happiness is to re-think your outlook on life and re-frame your perspective. By framing your world, you can actually persuade yourself into happiness and contentment. Truck drivers sometimes find this difficult when faced with adversity to keep themselves going. The trucking industry expects a lot from drivers. They expect you to be high-energy, flexible to many...