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 »
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Platinum Drivers Can Help You Find a Qualified Driver
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 »
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
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 »
Good News Regarding Trucking Turnover
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 »
Are Clean Air Diesel Engines the Future of Trucking?
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 »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Flat Tires?
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 »
Remember to Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
There are roughly 3.5 million professional men and women in the trucking industry today. These professional drivers are responsible for safely distributing goods all over the country in a timely manner and fashion. Being a commercial truck driver is not as easy as one may think, and in order to become a CDL driver, one… Read more »
Drug Testing Requirements for Truck Drivers
Drug testing is required for many positions today, including truck drivers. It’s important that employers know that their workers are not harming their bodies and putting the company at risk. So, if you’re interested in getting into this career, here are some things you should know about the drug testing and its requirements. First, according… Read more »
Career vs. Job – What’s the Difference?
It’s very common for people to think of a job and a career as the same exact thing. While there may be some similarities, such as both are done for monetary gain, the truth is there is a distinct discrepancy between the two. Job Simply put, a job is a short-term activity and is only… Read more »