Covid-19 mandates ended up causing quite a stir because Canadian truckers shut down North America’s land border in order to protest having to get vaccine shots in order to do their jobs. And plenty of truck drivers in the United States have been equally frustrated with the government telling them what they should do– or… Read more »
There’s certainly a need for more truck drivers, but industry rules and regulations may be preventing more drivers from joining the industry. Interestingly, enrollment at truck driving schools is on the upswing across the country, so that is good news, right? But it will be a while before those new recruits are actually able to… Read more »
Driving a truck is a big responsibility. What are some steps truckers can take to minimize safety risks? Truckers, Do These Things to Stay Safe on the Road: Defensive driving is a mindset that truckers should adopt– it basically means always looking out for potential hazards and/or changes in driving/road conditions. The more aware a… Read more »
Could teenagers fill in the gaps for the trucking industry in the U.S.? There is a severe lack of drivers in the U.S. right now, and that has contributed to all sorts of supply chain problems. If you have noticed empty shelves at the local stores, it’s probably because there aren’t enough truckers to bring… Read more »
How do you get truckers to be in it for the long haul? In other words, how do you get them to keep doing their jobs year after year rather than quitting to move to a different career? It turns out that better pay and flexible schedules are crucial to keeping truck drivers for the… Read more »
Okay, so you want to be a trucker and you need some certifications, right? What are some of the best to get? CDL The main certification you’ll both want and need to be a professional truck driver these days is your CDL (Commercial Driver License). You need one of these if you drive interstate, within… Read more »
Are truck drivers the key to fixing supply chain issues? Yes, they are. Truckers move goods all around the country– and the world. The problem, though, is there aren’t enough of them. The trucking industry in the U.S. is short about 80,000 drivers, according to Chris Spear, President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations…. Read more »
Have you noticed bugs in your truck cab? Have you been eating food in there, leaving bits and pieces of bread, meat, french fries and doughnuts on the seats and the floor? Crumbs need to be cleaned up; Indeed, it’s a good idea to clean your truck cab. When you do so, you’re getting rid… Read more »
Are you a truck driver? Do you have any hobbies that have nothing to do with trucking? If so, schedule time each month to pursue those enjoyable hobbies because that’ll help you avoid burning out. You see, it’s easy for truck drivers to feel burned out from all the driving they do. All that time… Read more »