Category: Driving a Truck

How Truck Drivers Can Save Money While on the Road

A picture of two commercial trailer trucks.

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 »

How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Truck Drivers?

Truck Driver During COVID-19 Outbreak

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 »

What is the Truck Driving Industry Doing to Attract New Drivers?

Truck Driving Industry

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 »

Here’s Why More Women Are Drawn to a Truck Driving Career

Female Truck Driver

Just a few decades ago, if you said the word “trucker,” everyone in the room assumed you were talking about a man. Today, though, society has changed quite a bit; it’s not unusual for men to be doing jobs women traditionally did, and vice versa. What’s more, in the year 2020, as we start a… Read more »

Be Thankful for Truck Drivers This Holiday Season

Truck Drivers During the Holidays

Israel Hernandez was a garbage truck driver up north, but wanted to get out of the cold, snowy winters so he moved to the south recently. While down south, he trained to be a long haul truck driver whereas he’d travel the southern states delivering various loads. So far, so good– he has been to… Read more »

How to Find the Right Truck Driver Staffing Agency

Young truck driver enjoying his new job that a placement agency found for him

How do you find the right truck driver placement agency? There are several things to consider… Employment Status First, there’s employee status. It’s better to be an employee than an independent contractor. When you’re an employee, the employer takes care of your salary, benefits, workers’ compensation and more. Pay and Benefits Next, how about benefits?… Read more »

The Responsibilities of a Truck Driver

Truck Driver During COVID-19 Outbreak

Truck drivers have a lot of responsibilities. Our country wouldn’t run without them– they’re the men and women who transport materials and goods, making our economy run as well as it does. Three keywords associated with truckers include manufacturing, distribution and retail. Without trucks, our stores wouldn’t have stuff in them for you to buy… Read more »

Truck Drivers Should Inspect These Things Before a Long Haul

Driver Inspecting Truck

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 »