Rest at the Best | Top Truck Stops in America
We get it. Truck stops don’t really have the best reputations. With so many people passing through each day it can be pretty difficult to maintain them. However, there are quite a few truck stops in America that go above and beyond this stereotype! If you know where to look, you can discover truck stops that have some of the nation’s best amenities. Continue reading for a complete list of the top truck stops in America!...
How to Avoid Highway Hypnosis and Stay Focused
Have you ever looked down at your speedometer and wondered where the last 100 miles went? Well, you are not alone. Highway hypnosis, or white line fever, is a common problem for people across the world. This is especially true for long-distance drivers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 25 adult drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel in the last month. Luckily, there are many ways that you can...
Females and Freight: The Reality for Lady Truck Drivers
All women have different opinions and perspectives when it comes to how men treat us – the men in our family and friend groups – the men we pass on the street – and the men we work with. Lady truck drivers, too, have varying experiences when it comes to their treatment in a male-dominated industry. Although women make up only about 7 percent of truck drivers, according to the National Transportation Institute, more and more are...
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...
Ice Road Truckers: Picking Away at the Truth
You’ve probably heard of the American reality television series, Ice Road Truckers. It aired on the History Channel from 2007-2017 and it featured truck drivers traveling on seasonal routes through Canada and Alaska. We get it. Watching truckers drive in dangerous conditions may not sound very exciting. However, the show’s suspenseful nature and occasional melodramas kept viewers entertained for 11 seasons. It even spawned a spin-off...