Archive for July, 2023

Why Truckers Drive at Night

Friday, July 28th, 2023
Why Truckers Drive at Night

Why do so many truckers drive at night? Find out here.

When beginning a career in trucking, you’ll have many considerations to contend with right off the bat. One of which is when you’re going to do your driving. You may be wondering why truckers drive at night if you’ve seen them out on the road after hours, and there are plenty of reasons, like preference and the specific jobs available.

If you’re curious about why truckers drive at night, remember that driving at night means less traffic, so you can get where you’re going quicker. However, there are other challenges, like decreased visibility and higher chances of encountering wildlife. 

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Time Management in Trucking

Thursday, July 20th, 2023
How Truckers Can Handle Both Sides of Road Rage

How do truckers make their deliveries on time? Find out what goes on behind the scenes.

Time management is one of the largest aspects of trucking. If you are a good trucker, you have excellent time management skills. It is all about balancing multiple factors that affect how fast a trucker can get from the warehouse to the destination. Each shipment has a scheduled pickup time and drop-off time, but how do truckers ensure they deliver freight on time? Check out what goes on in time management in trucking.

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How Hot Can a Semi-Truck Get in Summer?

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
How Hot Can a Semi-Truck Get in Summer?

How hot can the inside of a semi-truck get in summer? Very!

It’s the height of summer, and your freight is on its way from point A to point B. Your trucker aims to get the delivery to its destination on time, but there are plenty of challenges along the way, given the summer heat. Your freight might also be at risk; can it stand the temperature? How hot can a semi-truck get in summer, really? You might be surprised!

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How to Maintain a Semi-Truck

Monday, July 10th, 2023
How to Maintain a Semi-Truck

Semi-truck maintenance is a key to smooth freight transportation. Here’s how it’s done.

Creating a maintenance plan around your semi-truck’s needs is a crucial plan of action. It’s not always the easiest thing to maintain a semi-truck, but if you want to continue making money with your trucking business, it’s all part of the plan.

That said, you may not know how to maintain a semi-truck. With all of those delicate mechanical pieces working together harmoniously to power your truck, just one piece can be thrown out of whack and render your vehicle useless. To combat this, you must know how to maintain a semi-truck properly and what to look for. Here’s our list to get you started.

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Why Hire a Regional Trucking Company?

Monday, July 3rd, 2023
red and white truck on highway

A regional trucking company could be your ticket to smooth freight transportation.

When you have deliveries that need to get to the right place at the right time, you can’t afford to get things wrong. Working with a company that provides national service can give you mixed results when you need someone with an expert idea of the area, which is where regional trucking companies can come in. What are some of the reasons you should hire a regional trucking company for your needs? 

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