Archive for the ‘Road Travel’ Category
Friday, March 10th, 2023
Truckers go the distance…but how far? Learn about all the terminology here.
Manufacturing sites, farms, and countless businesses use trucking services to bring raw or finished goods from the production site to the retail center. They may also take materials from overseas shipping locations to the warehouse or factory. All of this freight shipping means that trucks span a smaller or greater amount of distance regularly. With the distance of transportation in mind, the trucking industry has terminology to define how far a truck might travel regularly. Let’s look at the definition of “domestic freight” and other trucking industry terms.
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Friday, January 27th, 2023
Some truck drivers drive in teams. Here’s more about this side of trucking.
The typical image of the trucker is a lonesome, rough-tough character that traverses the highways and byways of states, regions, and countries. Life as a trucker can be lonely, but not all truckers drive alone. Yes, there are CB radio, apps, and other technologies to keep truckers in communication, but did you know that team truck driving exists? What is team truck driving? Let’s learn about it below.
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Thursday, July 28th, 2022
How often are truckers home? It depends on different factors.
The trucker’s life comes with its pros and cons like every job, but within that life there are some variations. One often thinks of trucking as spending long hours on the road every single day. Do they ever come home? How often truckers come home depends on multiple factors, and if the trucker agrees with that lifestyle, you have a happy trucker regardless of how often he comes home.
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Friday, July 8th, 2022
Truckers also take vacation. Here’s how they might do it!
Whenever you are feeling stressed, it might be a sign that planning a vacation is imminent. Truckers need their rest and respite from the daily grind. In reality, taking time off from your job is a great way to unwind and relax — something much-needed among truck drivers. Ultimately, truck drivers might still choose to travel even during their vacations. Here are just a few ways that truckers decide to take a vacation.
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Friday, July 1st, 2022
It’s vacation season! Truckers do their part in keeping the roads safe.
Vacation season has arrived! July through October see the highest vacation traffic in the United States, as people enjoy the warm weather and mild fall as much as possible. Truckers continue to traverse the roads during this busy season, and that means they need to practice particular caution in light of the vacation-goers. Here’s how the professionals practice safe trucking during the holidays.
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Thursday, June 9th, 2022
Truckers can stay relaxed on the road with these helpful tips.
No matter what kind of trucker you are, or driver you are, you know how important it is to stay calm and collected on the road. Getting distracted or upset can cause any driver to drive dangerously and potentially hurt someone. When driving is your profession, it is even more important to maintain that state of good nature and repose needed for the road. Below are a few tips on staying calm while trucking.
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Friday, April 1st, 2022
Do you know what trucker light signals mean? Here’s what to know.
In the Mid-Atlantic region, semi-trucks are a regular part of the road. They take goods of all kinds, including food, toilet paper, and construction materials, to your local stores and sites. Getting along on the road usually involves communication between other vehicles. While cars have their signals, truckers communicate with lights, with each other and with cars. Here’s what you need to know.
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Friday, December 17th, 2021
Consider bringing waterproof boots in an emergency and the right heavy-duty socks to go with them.
While trucking during the winter may not be the ideal time, it does require plenty of additional thinking. Between the challenging weather, cold, safety conditions, and time crunches all around, the season can be difficult for truck drivers. With all there is to think about, it’s essential that you feel about yourself, too. That’s why it’s necessary to pack your truck with all the winter essentials you’ll need. What winter essentials do we recommend for truck drivers? Let’s break down our list to help you be as comfortable and safe on the road as possible!
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Friday, October 15th, 2021
A toolbox is an essential commodity in any automotive.
As a truck driver, you may concentrate on traveling and forget to clean and organize the truck. Before you know it, your vehicle may be messy and entirely disorganized to the extent that you can’t find essential documents. Here are some simple organization tips that will keep you organized.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
Staying connected to family and friends can be difficult while on the road, but not impossible thanks to technology.
Being a truck driver for a flatbed service can be very rewarding and fun. There are lots of places to visit, and you get paid to watch the American landscape roll by through your windows. But, like with any position, there are a few downsides. One negative part about being a flatbed service driver is that you will likely be separated from your loved ones for weeks to months at a time. This can put a great emotional strain on truck drivers and negatively affect their emotional and mental health. But luckily, we live in 2021. There are a variety of ways to keep in touch with family and friends in this day and age. Here is how flatbed service drivers can stay in touch with their favorite people even when on the road for frequent and long periods of time. (more…)
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