A while back, Truckers News posted an interview with a “meditation expert,” Elizabeth Harper. In it, she explains that meditation can help with the emotional health of truck drivers, offering 3 simple steps: “Step One: Meditate in the morning, sitting upright in a comfortable position. Step Two: Close your eyes. This will help you journey… Read more »
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Health can be a big problem – Don’t Make it Your Problem!
The unhealthy eating habits of truck drivers have quickly become an epidemic in recent years. Driving alone on the road for hours upon hours can cause drivers to indulge in unhealthy food, while smoking to help pass the time and stay awake. According to a 2007 Fox News article, obesity and sleep apnea are the… Read more »
Summer Driving Safety – Staying Hydrated
Truck drivers need to keep the main hazards of summer in mind as they go about their routes. Dehydration does not only affect runners and bikers and it doesn’t matter how well the AC works in your truck – if you do not stay hydrated you run the risk of injuring yourself and other motorists…. Read more »
New Trucking Regulations for Drivers to go into Effect
Effective February 27, 2012 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will institute a series of rule changes designed to keep driver’s on the road more alert and thus safer. There is an inherent strain here place upon the logistics planning for most routes now. With limitations being imposed upon 34 hour restarts, rest breaks,… Read more »
New Guidelines for Commercial Trucking Safety & Reporting
Recently the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) presented a thorough strategic platform designed to usher in a new era of highway safety. The report gives an inclusive view into the structure, goals, and requirements which the FMCSA envision making a part of the safety landscape moving forward into 2016. It includes in-depth descriptions of… Read more »
New Trucking Regulations Passed
Towards the end of last month the U.S. Department of Transportation finally made official what drivers had expected, they banned hand-held cell phone use by drivers of buses and large trucks. USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood made the announcement. Many felt it was only a matter of time before this loophole was closed for interstate commerce… Read more »
Protect yourself from Cargo Theft
As the Trucking Industry ramps up to handle the increase in volume for the holiday season it is important to remember and guard against the real threat of cargo theft. As more valuable, and in demand goods hit the road, parking lots become a much more risky environment for drivers looking to take a break… Read more »
Insulate yourself from the Market’s Instability
A big part of any business these days is dealing with the logistics of shipping and the inherent budgeting that it also incurs. With today’s rollercoaster economy it has become very difficult for businesses to forecast the economic climate months in advance. As such entering into binding shipping contracts can cripple a business who may… Read more »
Truck Driver Safety Tips for the Heat
This summer temperatures have been soaring well into the 90’s and even peaking above 100. Add to that a humidity that refuses to quit and you’re left with heat indices upwards of 105 and more! For truckers this sort of extreme heat can typically be an afterthought. Heck, you’re in your cab enjoying the air… Read more »