How Much of a Threat Will Otto and Other Self-Driving Trucks be to Drivers?
Self-driving trucks have officially arrived. Otto, a self-driving truck startup that Uber recently acquired, delivered 50,000 cans of Budweiser beer from Fort Collins in Colorado to Colorado Springs 120 miles to the south. The rig’s human driver, Walt Martin, steered the truck from the brewery…
Are You Ready for a New Job in the New Year?
The 2016 edition of The Conference Board Job Satisfaction Survey indicates that about half of all U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs. In which half do you stand? If you’re in that unsatisfied fifty percent, maybe you should think about a new job in…
Are You Neglecting Your Mirrors?
If you have been a professional truck driver for any length of time, this has probably happened to you more than once. You’re driving on an interstate highway when you see the sign that your left exit is coming up in a few miles. You…
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…
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…
Avoid Hiring a Rookie Who Just Isn’t Right for the Job
Every driver you bring onto your team impacts the reputation of your company. It can be tough to turn a qualified driver down, especially when drivers are in short supply. But bringing on the wrong driver, just because he’s a warm body, can negatively affect…
Truck Drivers: A Comeback Story?
Since the movie “Over the Top” debuted in 1987, our perception of the truck driver has slowly declined. No longer do we see truck driving as a glamorous career; we look down on truck drivers. We don’t consider these workers as the true professionals; when…
Six Things That Annoy Truck Drivers
It’s no secret, other drives get on our nerves. Whether you’re a trucker or a casual driver, we’d all be happier if everyone drove like us. But they don’t. They follow their own rules, they make mistakes, and most of the time it seems like…
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…
Should You Hire Snowbird Truckers?
It’s no secret that when you live in the south, places get crowded in the winter. Northern snowbirds pack up their things and head for better weather and a taste of southern hospitality. Along with new faces, that also means a whole bunch of new…
