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 »
“Rush hour” is simply defined as “a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest.” Usually, rush hour is most pronounced between 5 and 6 p.m. If you’re a trucker, you know that rush hour can be stressful. Not only are there a lot of cars and trucks on the highway, but you… Read more »
It’s January, and you know what that means… What are some New Year’s resolutions truck drivers can make? New Year Resolutions Ideas for Truck Drivers First, consider the “big picture.” What do you want out of life? Resolve to write down five specific goals, big or small, that you’d like to accomplish within the new… Read more »
It’s the holiday season. For truckers, that means it’s a busy time of the year. What are some tips to enjoy the holiday season this year as a truck driver? How You Can Enjoy the Holidays Despite Your Busy Schedule First, consider helping out a fellow trucker by working a certain shift or running an… Read more »
Finding good, qualified workers for your company is often easier said than done. This is especially true in the truck driving industry, where demand for experienced drivers is high. One way to find qualified drivers to help your organization is to use a truck driver placement agency. Let’s look at a few of the benefits… Read more »
There are many Americans who tend to travel to places that they’ve already been to before when they go on vacation. For example, according to a CNN article from 2011, about 90 percent of the people who visit Florida on an annual basis have already been to the state at least once in the past…. Read more »
Some people think that driving for hours on end must be incredibly boring. However, the truth is that you can keep yourself entertained pretty easily when you spend your days behind the wheel of a truck. Depending on where you are driving, there are plenty of radio stations to listen to, and these days, there… Read more »