Common Misconceptions About Truck Drivers
Being a trucker is far from easy, but if you talked to a lot of non-truck drivers, you would assume it’s as simple as driving from point A to Point B. Who cares about the weather right? Those massive trucks should be able to run through mountains. Sadly, there are a lot of common misconceptions about truck drivers that many fail to realize. One trip in the cab could change most people’s mind, but oftentimes a simple explanation can do...
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...
How to Adjust to the Trucker Lifestyle
So, you’ve decided to become a trucker! Congratulations! It’s a great industry! However, adjusting to this major life change can be overwhelming. Trucking isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle. Your new career will affect many other aspects of your life. As you set off on this new adventure, you’ll have to get used to the truck driver reality. Having knowledge about what to expect from the industry can help you better adjust to the...
Driver’s Fatigue | 5 Tips to Stay Awake While Driving Long Distances
Driver’s fatigue, we’ve all been there. The life of a truck driver is full of long unpredictable hours. With shifts starting in early mornings and ending in late nights, who has time to sleep nowadays? When you are constantly driving for over eight hours a day, your eyes can’t help but start to feel fuzzy while your body aches and longs for a good night’s rest in your own bed. This is a classic case of driver’s fatigue...
Make Work Feel Like Play: Fun OTR Games for Team Drivers
Team driving can definitely help you escape the loneliness while managing long over the road hauls while crossing state borders, but sometimes the talking gets old and you run out of stories to tell or things to say to one another. Why not spruce things up on the road and keep it entertaining? Make work time feel like play time and try some of these fun over the road games with your partner! Game 1: We like to call this game the Soft...