Are Your Rigs Using the Right Fuel?
Diesel fuel has come a long way from the days of green colored fuel that produced heavy black smoke from the exhaust as trucks traveled down the roadways. Since the Clean Air Act was adopted in 1963, trucking companies have had to increase focus on…
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…
Why You Should Outsource Your Safety Programs
Safety programs are vital to your organization, from your employees’ welfare to meeting federal workplace safety requirements. However, if you don’t have someone in house with the expertise and/or time to implement and monitor safety programs, there’s a solution that may help you accomplish your…
How to Survive Solitude on the Road
Life on the road can be tough for truck drivers. Long stretches of time away can make you feel disconnected from family and friends. Having a support system in place can make a career as a truck driver less lonely. Check out these ways to…
What the Trucking Industry Will Look Like in 2016
The trucking industry dealt with highs and lows in 2015, from the continued increases in demand to a significant shortage of drivers. Many factors go into industry outlook, from the overall economy to federal regulations, but being prepared can empower you to plan accordingly for…
How Much Can You Make In Your First and Second Year of Driving?
A truck driving career can provide a substantial entry-level salary, as well as opportunities for growth. Unlike many industries that have struggled with stagnant wages, trucking pay has increased 8% to 12% in the past few years, reports the American Trucking Associations. An average yearly…
Why Hiring Beginners Will Help Your Company Down the Road
Experienced truck drivers are certainly an asset to your company, but focusing only on hiring drivers with years on the road addresses short-term needs at the detriment of your long-term objectives. Hiring beginners requires more effort to start, but can pay off in the future….
Why You Must Choose Health Over Convenience
The truck driving environment, long bouts of sitting and having limited fresh food options, can take a toll on your health. Long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese as adults in other industries, and also have higher rates of smoking and chronic…
What a 10-Cent Gas Hike Could Mean to Your Business
Fuel costs are one of the main expenses for trucking companies – just behind labor costs. However, proposed federal legislation that would increase the gas tax by 10 cents to fund federal transportation projects is largely supported by the general public, according to polls. But…
Should You Hire a Candidate You Know Isn’t Right?
Sometimes the overwhelming need to get a driver on the road can cause hiring managers to ignore their gut instincts, especially with the truck driver shortage. The temptation to settle for a candidate who perhaps doesn’t meet all of the qualifications or is otherwise not…
