Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about hitting the open road, feeling the rumble of a powerful engine beneath you, and seeing the sights as you traverse the great expanse of this beautiful country? Well, if you’ve got a wanderer’s soul and a passion for adventure, maybe it’s time to consider becoming a truck driver…. Read more »
What are some things truck drivers can do to drive safely this Spring? Be Ready for Rian First, Spring brings with it rain– lots of it. Rainy roads and foggy mornings make Spring driving a little more difficult than dry, clear days. Therefore, it’s important to remember to make sure you can see out of… Read more »
Have you heard of sleep apnea? It’s when a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping. For those who have sleep apnea, they can feel tired and irritable during the day since they did not get the kind of restful sleep they truly needed. Good sleep is important, especially if your job is to… Read more »
Now’s a good time to get into the trucking industry since there’s a great need for more truckers. That said, what are some things truck drivers should know before starting their career? Veteran Knowledge Base Of course there’s training involved to become a professional truck driver, but there’s also a wealth of information to be… Read more »
If there’s a recurring theme in the trucking industry lately, it’s “there’s a driver shortage.” Recently, the Coyote/Emsi driver shortage study was released, and it addressed this ongoing problem. So what did this driver shortage study find? Findings From the Coyote/Emsi Driver Shortage Study If trucking companies want to survive and thrive, they’re going to… Read more »
How’s the weather where you are while you’re reading this? If you’re in the Northeast or upper Midwest, and it’s winter, chances are it’s cold outside and there’s some snow on the ground. One of the things truckers shouldn’t forget to do is to remove snow off your truck in colder climates. Did you know… Read more »
As we’ve covered here before, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown what we’ve always known—truck drivers, first responders and other essential workers are the backbone of the American economy and ensure we’re able to enjoy the things we tend to take for granted in our day to day lives. Truck Drivers Should Be Among Those in… Read more »
One of the many lessons that this pandemic has taught is that in a perfect world, you want to have a reliable career that you can depend on for work, income and benefits, even during the toughest times. The truck driving industry has proven what we already knew: truck drivers truly are the backbone of… Read more »
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll know that there’s a driver shortage issue taking place in the trucking industry. And it has been a pressing issue for some time now… Basically, demand is exceeding supply. More and more people want things delivered via truck, but there simply aren’t enough truckers to drive… Read more »