Before heading out on the road, truck drivers should always make sure that they’re well rested. They should be focused and alert from the moment they step on the gas. They should also inspect their truck to make sure it’s ready to hit the highway. Here are some of the things truck drivers should always… Read more »
If you’re looking for business advice and you do a quick Google search, this phrase will come up time and time again: “Your company is only as good as its people.” Strong customer relationships are built on reliability, professionalism, and communication. So how does a good truck driver help both their employer and customers? Truck… Read more »
Should you go to truck driving school to get your CDL? Put simply, yes, you should. It’s a good idea. Here’s why. Get Your Trucking Career Started Truck driving school does more than just teach you how to operate a vehicle. It provides a strong foundation in safety, compliance, and logistics, which are all critical… Read more »
Does the idea of working at a job where your boss breathes down your neck all day long send shivers down your spine? If so, stop applying for desk jobs immediately and consider becoming a truck driver instead. Truckers enjoy a sense of freedom and independence they wouldn’t find with most other jobs. There are… Read more »
Are you getting enough sleep? Are you getting enough quality sleep? Most people aren’t, including truck drivers. People who drive trucks should be getting 7 or 8 hours of quality sleep each night, but that’s not always the case. When drivers are really, really tired, that’s known as driver fatigue, and it can be fatal…. Read more »
The trucking industry is constantly on the lookout for new/more drivers. There’s a constant workforce shortage in North America and high turnover rates to boot. Recruiters use several methods to try and get potential applicants to be interviewed, to see if they’d be a good fit for various trucking company needs. Application and Resume Submission… Read more »
It’s vital for truck drivers to get more than enough sleep while they’re out on the road. Studies have shown about 30 percent of fatal truck accidents take place as a direct result of fatigue. Falling asleep in the sleeper cab of your truck can be challenging, though. Let’s take a look at some of… Read more »
Trying to hire truck drivers but you don’t want to make mistakes? Here are some tips to avoid mistakes when hiring truck drivers. Going With What’s Familiar For starters, it can be easy to hire someone who is familiar, right? “Well, Joe knows Bob and Bob is looking for work so I guess he’d be… Read more »
So you’re training to become a truck driver and you’re getting ready for your first year on the road. How will it go? The first year of being a truck driver might be the hardest. Everything’s new, after all– meeting new people, getting used to a new job, the truck you’ll drive, using new driving… Read more »