Snow is a main reason why so many Northerners end up moving South to places like Arizona, Texas and, of course, Florida. Snow is a nuisance, especially for people who have to drive in it. Take, for instance, truckers– what are they supposed to do about several inches of snow piled up atop their trailers?… Read more »
Category: Driving a Truck
How to Prepare Yourself Mentally for a Long Drive
If you were to drive from say New York City to Dallas, Texas, it takes about 24 hours. That’s a long drive. Indeed, many drivers make long drives from Point A to Point B, all over the world. What are some ways to “prime yourself mentally” for a long drive? First of all, do what… Read more »
Tips for Passing Your CDL Driving Test
To drive big rigs, you need to pass the CDL exam. CDL stands for “Commercial Driver’s License.” The exam involves a written portion concerning things like rules and regulations, while the driving portion is all about seeing whether or not you’ve got what it takes to safely steer a giant truck around parking lots, roads,… Read more »
What Truck Drivers Can Do to Prepare for Icy Conditions
Winter can be a challenge for truck drivers, because it’s a lot tougher to drive on roads covered with ice, slush and snow. How should truck drivers prepare for icy conditions? Remember that people, in general, have a hard time driving in icy conditions, which means truckers need to be extra careful around them, no… Read more »
Tips for Truckers Trying to Survive the Holiday Season
Commercial truck driving is a job that requires long hauls from long distances between point A and point B. The holiday time in particular is especially busy and stressful, as commercial truck drivers are expected to be on the road for extended periods of time. The holiday season is when deliveries are made around the… Read more »
Healthy Food Options to Take On the Road
Driving long distances is something that many families do during the holiday season. For those who do it for a living, the drives can seem extra-long and before you know it, driving becomes a large part of their lifestyle. With driving long distances over short periods of time, truck drivers must prepare to “live” on… Read more »
Remember to Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
There are roughly 3.5 million professional men and women in the trucking industry today. These professional drivers are responsible for safely distributing goods all over the country in a timely manner and fashion. Being a commercial truck driver is not as easy as one may think, and in order to become a CDL driver, one… Read more »
How To Prep Your Home For An Extended Absence
Truck driving has proved repeatedly to be a very stable job. Good pay, benefits and professional training are customary for truck drivers. The one catch to the job, you are often away from home for several weeks at a time. The initial period you can expect to be away from home for professional training is… Read more »
Truck Driving Jobs Consume a Large Portion Of Online Employment Ads
The American job market still hasn’t risen fully from the recession and struggle the economy experienced a few years back. Luckily, there are still some career paths where worker demand is extremely high. One such job is that of truck driving. Truck driving offers great pay, benefits and security of a lifelong career. Carrier trucks… Read more »