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 »
“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 »
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 »
Did you know that there are more than 3.5 million truckers working across the country at the moment? Some of them work close to home and spend every night in their bed, while others spend most of the year out on the road hauling shipments from one place to the next. Nevertheless, regardless of their… Read more »
If you’ve ever been forced to drive a truck in high winds, you know how difficult it can be. While that’s true for all motorists, it’s especially true for truck drivers. Truck drivers could potentially put your own life and the lives of others at risk if you make one false move. Fortunately, there are… Read more »
How do you know if a truck driving candidate is truly “qualified” for a job? Here are some telltale signs. CDL in Hand First and foremost, a trucker will need to obtain a CDL from their state of residence. CDL stands for “commercial driver’s license.” In order to get a CDL, a trucker will have… Read more »
What are some things to know before using a truck driver placement agency? The Knowledge Base of Recruiters Consider some basic ideas about recruiters. How well do they know trucking industry terms? Can they speak a trucker’s language? Can they talk with all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds? Is their business all… Read more »
Fuel is typically expensive, isn’t it? If you’re just filling up a motorbike, it’s not too bad, but if you’re filling up a semi-truck, you’re going to need lots and lots of fuel and the costs add up over time. That’s why trucking companies are always looking for ways to save on fuel, as they… Read more »