Joining the truck driving industry is a wonderful career choice, since there always seems to be a massive demand for drivers, and as we found out during the pandemic, truck drivers are essential and vital to our economy. However, it can be difficult to find the discipline needed to save money, especially for new drivers…. Read more »
Few things are more important to a logistics company than having the right truck drivers in place. Hiring an inexperienced or incompetent truck driver could lead to major customer services issues, costing your company time and money as you work to rectify issues. As such, it makes hiring the right truck drivers a critical part… Read more »
Truck drivers, along with other essential workers, have proven to be the heroes Americans can rely on during the COVID-19 pandemic. As truck drivers continue to answer the call of the bell day after day to provide the country with the items they need, it’s important they remember to also take care of themselves and… Read more »
There is no part of the world that has not been affected in someway by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that includes businesses in all industries. Here in the United States, the truck driving industry, which is more essential now than ever before as we rely on it to transport needed goods, is dealing with a… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the entire world. The global economy has come to a near halt and even more tragically, there have already been (as of this writing) over 62,000 deaths worldwide and over 8,000 deaths here in the United States as the result of the coronavirus. Put simply, the COVID-19 pandemic has… Read more »
Every year, there are anywhere from 400,000 to 500,000 accidents involving heavy trucks all across the country. Many of these accidents are a direct result of fatigue. Truck drivers spend long hours hauling loads and get tired when they do. If they push themselves too hard, fatigue can cause them to make bad decisions and… Read more »
You may think driving a flatbed truck for a living is just like driving any other kind of truck. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are unique challenges flatbed truckers face that other types of truckers don’t have to worry about. If you’re thinking about becoming a flatbed trucker, you should be… Read more »
The trucking industry has a huge driver shortage on its hands, and it appears as though it could get worse in the coming years. According to one report, the trucker shortage could get twice as bad as it is now within the next 10 years if the industry doesn’t do something to attract new truck… Read more »
For years now, the trucking industry has been trying to come up with a solution for drowsy truck drivers. With drivers spending long stretches of time behind the wheel, it’s only natural for them to become fatigued, and when they do, they can put both themselves and others out on the road at risk. Some… Read more »