What Veteran Truck Drivers Think of The Industry Today and How You Can Leverage Their Knowledge
Veteran truck drivers have seen it all and done it all. Those who have been working in the industry for 10-20 years have a unique perspective on where the industry has been and where it’s going. We wanted to share some of that veteran wisdom…
Should You Drive With Your Dog?
62 percent of Americans own pets according to a recent Harris Poll study and drivers are no exception. 60 percent of truck drivers are pet owners and a whopping 40 percent of them bring their furry friends on the road with them. In this article,…
There’s an App for That: Accident Reporting
No one wakes up in the morning and plans to get into an accident. If you drive for a living, you probably spend most of your day trying to avoid anything that might get you into an accident. Professional drivers know that your livelihood rests…
Listen to Your Mother: Take a Nap!
Staying well rested is a critical part of keeping safe on the road. Turns out, it’s also critical for your body’s overall health. New research indicates that proper rest has more impact on your long-term health prospects than we ever knew before. So how can…
How and When to Hire Contingent Truck Drivers
Contingent workers, more commonly known as independent contractors, can be the perfect solution for companies with limited need, a tight budget, or a unique hiring situation that may not work for the typical full-time employee. Why Hire a Contingent Trucker? Contract employees aren’t right for…
7 Tips for Your Safest Summer Ever
Chances are, you’re already feeling the summer heat. And it’s just getting hotter. Hopefully your AC is running fine, but even so, the summer heat can be dangerous for you and your rig. Be safe this summer, and remember these important hot-weather tips: Use Sun…
Our Advice for Women Drivers
Trucking is no longer a man’s job. More and more, women are taking advantage of the opportunities available right now to start a new career as a professional truck driver. And with the current driver shortages, many trucking companies are actively recruiting women drivers, making…
How Rookies Should Handle Time Management and Mileage Goals
It doesn’t matter how much training you’ve had or how many textbooks you read, your first time on the road won’t be anything like you expected. When it comes to time management and meeting your mileage goals, there are plenty of tools that can help,…
DIY Tire Repair
Just because your truck has plenty of tires doesn’t mean you can treat them with any less care than you would the tires on your personal vehicle. In fact, you should treat them with considerably more care, because improperly maintained tires can pose a serious…
What are the Consequences of Distracted Driving?
We’ve all heard the warnings about teenagers texting and driving, but the reality is most of us are guilty of some form of distracted driving—and the consequences can be high. Both in term of our safety and our profession. The FMCSA has recently updated their…
