How to Mentally Prepare for a Long Drive
The life of a trucker can be lonely. If you’re delivering a load from Philadelphia to Austin, Texas, for instance, you would be driving for over twenty-five hours. That’s a long time to be alone in your cab, but truckers around the world are doing…
Is Santa A Semi Truck Driver?
Is Santa A Semi Truck Driver? Sorry folks, after much personal and professional observation, I apologize to dispel one aspect of the Santa Claus mystique. You know, the big-bearded, jolly guy with the magical red sleigh, HUGE bag of Christmas presents, 8 reindeer with the…
What Every New Driver Should Bring on the Road
Even the most seasoned professional truck drivers cannot anticipate every incident before getting on the road. There will always be surprises. But any experienced driver will tell you that there are certain items you should bring with you on every trip to be prepared for…
How a Good Day Starts the Night Before
Commercial truck drivers who are not getting adequate rest put the lives of everyone on the road at risk of drowsy-driving-related accidents. Since truck drivers keep long and varied hours, it’s essential to be as alert as possible while out on the road. Be proactive…
The Best Way to Stay Hydrated on the Road is Not What You Think
Staying hydrated while you drive isn’t just good for your body. It will keep you – and every around you on the roads – safer. Dehydration can result in sluggishness, confusion, even dizziness; and recent studies have shown that dehydrated drivers make twice as many…
What Is Your Dream CDL Truck Driver Job?
Until some of us have enough money to retire or lucky enough to win the lottery……we need to work. So, may as well work at something you enjoy doing. Right? Some CDL Truck Drivers enjoy OTR; perhaps you and your OTR team member share many…
Winter Isn’t Quite Over Yet: Safe End-of-Winter Driving Tips
It looks like spring. It kind of feels like spring. According to the calendar, it is spring. But don’t let that fool you. Winter can creep back in at a moment’s notice, and these are the times accidents are most likely to occur. Practice these late…
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2016, April 11-15
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2016, April 11-15 “Don’t Be THAT Driver: Work on Safety. Get Home Safely. Every Day.” National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work…
Don’t Put Your CDL Truck Driving Career At Risk
Do you have THE RIGHT STUFF? The right stuff are recommended items all CDL truck drivers and haulers need and use in the performance of their commercial truck driving duties to keep themselves and others as S.A.F.E. as possible. This is not an inclusive list,…
Stressed on the Road? Learn to Meditate
Truck drivers have a stressful gig: Long hours alone on the road, dealing with road conditions, and meeting tight deadlines can eventually affect you physically and emotionally. Meditation is a practice in which you focus on quiet breathing to clear your mind. It is a…
