Every year, there are more than 400,000 large trucks involved in accidents all across the country. These accidents kill almost 5,000 people, including about 600 truck drivers. With these startling stats in mind, those within the trucking industry are always trying to find new ways to keep truck drivers safe. Most recently, The Alliance for… Read more »
What are some of America’s top jobs? Cashiers, retail salespeople, waiters/waitresses, nurses and… truckers make the list. Trucking is a tough but important job. It truly drives the American economy. Many people have said you should take a look at the trucking industry to see how the country’s economic health is doing– and if trucks… Read more »
Have you visited a truck stop lately? If you visit the typical gas station/convenience store, you’re bombarded with salty, sugary snack foods and drinks. You could easily eat nothing but junk food if you wanted to– potato chips, cookies, pastries, Coke/Pepsi, etc. So, how can truck drivers eat healthy on the road? Lean Meats If… Read more »
What is your first year as a truck driver like? It’s hard. You have to adjust to a trucking lifestyle, the truck you drive, routes you take, people you meet, and, of course, develop the skills of driving a truck, even though you’ve had some training and passed some tests. First year Challenges Some of… Read more »
People need to be 21 as of right now to obtain a Class A CDL and become a truck driver. That said, there has been some talk in recent years about potentially lowering the age at which a person can obtain a Class A CDL down to 18. This could help the trucking industry in… Read more »
“Long haul” is defined as a long distance in reference to the transport of freight or passengers. Many truck drivers know what the long haul is because they’ve lived it– they’ve experienced trips that take them from state to state for days at a time… through all kinds of weather and challenges. A long haul… Read more »
Did you know that the trucking industry has been around for more than a century now? It started way back in the late 1800s when a German company called Gottlieb Daimler created the first truck. Since then, the trucking industry has changed a lot. Nevertheless, it’s still just as important today as it was when… Read more »
As a truck driver, your main job is always to keep your eyes on the road while driving to steer clear of any trouble. However, unfortunately, there is something called attentional blindness that can make this harder than it might seem. Attentional blindness sets in when your brain struggles to process all of the things… Read more »
The trucking industry is facing a huge shortage of drivers at the moment. According to some reports, there are about 60,000 truck driving positions that need to be filled right now, and that number could swell over the course of just a few years if trucking companies aren’t careful. Companies are doing all sorts of… Read more »