Archive for the ‘Trucking Industry’ Category

« Older Entries

How Truckers Stay Awake

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
How Truckers Stay Awake

Ever wonder how truckers stay awake during long trips? It’s simple!

When it comes to the life of a truck driver, there is no denying that staying awake is critical. Truck driving can be a very exhausting career, and it can be monotonous to a certain extent. The reality is, that means that truck drivers need to find optimal ways to stay awake during their long hauls. Ultimately, truck drivers tend to be required to drive for over 10 hours a day, leading to fatigue. Here are some excellent tips and tricks truck drivers should keep in mind to ensure they stay awake while on the job — and on the road.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on How Truckers Stay Awake

How Truckers Find Loads

Friday, January 20th, 2023
shipping containers

How exactly do truckers connect with companies needing freight shipping?

Whether you are a new trucker or are interested in learning more about the truck driving career, one of the most common questions that you might wonder is how truckers find loads. After all, many truckers need help finding enough loads to keep themselves afloat using one method alone. What are some of the most common ways that truckers use to locate loads?

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on How Truckers Find Loads

About Trucking During the Holidays

Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Types of Trailers in Trucking

What are the holidays like in the trucking world? Find out here.

Trucking is not a job for the faint of heart. It has its benefits and its challenges, just like any job, and one of the challenges is the long hours on the road. When traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, some truckers might have to be on the road for days at a time. Only local truckers are home every night. There is much more to trucking during the holidays especially than meets the eye; here is more about what goes on and how truckers manage during the holidays.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on About Trucking During the Holidays

Importance of CDL for Truckers

Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Importance of CDL for Truckers

A CDL is something you want your truckers to have. Here’s why.

Truck driving remains a popular industry that attracts a broad range of people. This fact is one of the things that makes truck driving so great, but it can also mean that some people are attracted to it looking for an easy job, which is not the case! Unfortunately, recently there have been multiple cases of truck drivers who do not have a CDL taking to the road. Legally, you are required to have one. Beyond that, what is the real importance of CDL for truckers?

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on Importance of CDL for Truckers

Challenges Facing Truckers in 2023

Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Challenges Facing Truckers in 2023

Truckers face numerous challenges entering into 2023, all of which can be conquered.

The last few years have shown us that it is hard to predict the future. Covid surprised the world. Then, there were massive supply chain disruptions and unexpected increases in fuel costs. However, gathering as much insight as possible for the next few months is necessary to prepare and be flexible. 

Looking ahead to 2023 helps identify a list of connected challenges facing truckers that will continue to create uncertainty in the trucking industry. Below are some challenges facing truckers in 2023. 

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on Challenges Facing Truckers in 2023

How Truckers Help the Supply Chain

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
How Truckers Help the Supply Chain

Truckers are essential players in keeping the supply chain going; here’s how.

According to Furniture Today, the trucking industry lost more than 11,00 truck driving jobs as of September 2022. This problem needs addressing for drivers to keep up with the demand while reducing the impact of ongoing supply chain issues. 

Truck drivers are essential for the supply chain because they are the ones who move products across the country. Without truck drivers, the necessities we need and conveniences we enjoy would not be accessible to us. Workers in the trucking industry keep our grocery store shelves stocked with food, gas stations filled with fuel, retail stores packed with clothes, and warehouses loaded with products to ship. 

Truck drivers help the supply chain because they support our thriving economy. Here is more information about how truck drivers help the supply chain. 

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on How Truckers Help the Supply Chain

The Dangers of Truck Overloading

Thursday, October 27th, 2022
The Dangers of Truck Overloading

There are oversized loads, but what about overloaded trucks? The latter poses dangers to the road.

As experienced truckers and transportation industry workers, we know firsthand exactly how big and heavy tractor-trailers and trucks are. While having an experienced driver makes a big difference and ensures that safety is upheld throughout the journey of your cargo, there are very real dangers of truck overloading that can put both the driver and people on the road at risk. What makes overloading so hazardous?

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on The Dangers of Truck Overloading

The Importance of Trucker Communications

Thursday, October 13th, 2022
The Importance of Trucker Communications

Communication is vital in the trucking world.

Living life on the road can be lonesome, but despite the well-known trait of alone time as a part of the trucker life, communication is also a vital part of the job. Truckers communicate with dispatchers and other truckers to make their routes as smooth as possible and stay on schedule. Below is a look at how truckers communicate and the importance of trucker communications. If you need a company to haul your freight within the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan Transportation is ready to deliver your load safely and on time.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on The Importance of Trucker Communications

The Importance of Truck Drivers

Friday, August 19th, 2022
The Importance of Truck Drivers

Why are truck drivers important? They do more than one might think.

Why are truck drivers so important? Many might overlook the trucking industry in light of today’s many digital jobs, but the country would shut down without this part of our economy. Truck drivers transport many types of goods that you might not have thought of and help connect everyone in the country together to meet countless needs. The importance of truck drivers can be understood in the following ways.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on The Importance of Truck Drivers

How Truckers Deal with Back Pain

Thursday, July 21st, 2022
How Truckers Deal with Back Pain

Back pain is a common subject concerning truckers. Here’s how truckers prevent their back pain.

For the most part, truckers must sit all day — which can tend to lead to a lot of back pain over their entire career. Sharp back pain can come up suddenly — at the worst time — like when you are driving. So finding solutions to deal with back pain can be much needed for many truckers. The reality is that many truck drivers may suffer from significant back pain during the day. Ultimately, if you are experiencing persistent lower back pain, finding effective and efficient solutions to your back pain might just be the welcome relief you’ve been searching for so you can get to your destination seamlessly and without any pain. Here are a few of the most helpful solutions to deal with your back pain in the best and most optimal way possible. 

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Trucking Industry | Comments Off on How Truckers Deal with Back Pain

« Older Entries