“Are we There Yet?!”: Bringing a Child Along for the Ride
A lot of truckers have children–in fact, providing a better life for their kids is one of the reasons some even begin a career in the transport industry. We do everything we can to be there for our kids and be able to give them the best lives possible. Unfortunately, child-rearing can be tricky in a career where you always are on-the-go. The last thing any parent wants is to miss out on essential time with your growing fruit of...
A Truck Driver’s Guide to Winter Driving
Snowstorm whiteouts can make visibility poor for driving. Black ice makes winter driving unpredictable and downright dangerous at times. Unfortunately, for professional truck drivers, the show must go on–even when weary winter conditions strike. All you can do, is hope for the best and prepare for the worst until spring melts the final frost away. The number one thing I reiterate regarding driving when winter weather strikes is...
Salena Lettera: A female truck driver’s perspective
Salena Lettera is a female owner-operator and author of her own blog, SalenaLettera.com. She was kind enough to share her personal experience as a female in a male-dominated field. “It seems [female truck drivers] have been getting more attention over the years and more of them are making themselves known – like Allie Knight with her videos – and more women have been considering this as a career choice. When I...
Five Trucking Blogs You Should Know About
Like us, there are a lot of people out there talking about the trucking industry. Some are providing useful information, others are just sharing their opinion. However, there are a few trucking blogs that stand out above the rest. We tracked down our favorite trucking “internet-personalities” whom we personally feel best capture life on the road and post frequently. Here (in alphabetical order, because we could not...
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...