Winter can be a challenge for truck drivers, because it’s a lot tougher to drive on roads covered with ice, slush and snow. How should truck drivers prepare for icy conditions? Remember that people, in general, have a hard time driving in icy conditions, which means truckers need to be extra careful around them, no… Read more »
Commercial truck driving is a job that requires long hauls from long distances between point A and point B. The holiday time in particular is especially busy and stressful, as commercial truck drivers are expected to be on the road for extended periods of time. The holiday season is when deliveries are made around the… Read more »
Driving long distances is something that many families do during the holiday season. For those who do it for a living, the drives can seem extra-long and before you know it, driving becomes a large part of their lifestyle. With driving long distances over short periods of time, truck drivers must prepare to “live” on… Read more »
New rules set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency’s 1,690 page greenhouse gas pollution rule book is giving worry to truck drivers. Right now, there is great concern for the safety of the environment due to heavy-duty truck idling, especially when truck drivers idle their trucks during required rest breaks during day and weeklong trips…. Read more »
When you hear the term “signing bonus” you probably think of football players. After all, NFL teams will fight over the best players and offer them a lot of money if they sign with them versus their competitors. It turns out that the trucking industry has something in common with football teams. It’s not unusual,… Read more »
Sleep is a vital component of having a healthy mind and body. However, due to busy schedules and restless minds, sleep is all too often neglected. If you’ve ever felt like a zombie after a poor night of sleep, then you know the negative effects it can have as it makes it difficult to function… Read more »
Industries measure their turnover rates each year. For the trucking industry as a whole, the turnover rates are typically very high. There’s some interesting news for 2016. According to The American Trucking Associations (ATA), turnover at large truckload fleets fell by 13% in the first quarter of this year, getting down to 89%. This was… Read more »
The trucking industry has been running on diesel fuel for many, many years now. Over the years, diesel gas has had a negative connotation attached to it due to its effect on the environment. However, diesel run trucks are running on cleaner and more efficient gas thanks to an improvement in design of diesel fueled… Read more »
Flat tires are a huge inconvenience, regardless of whether you are riding a bike, driving a motorcycle or a big rig like a semi. Often, there are moments when a flat tire is completely out of your control, such as when there’s an accident, while others could be avoided by making sure you have enough… Read more »