Truck drivers often have to drive long hauls that can take multiple hours, days or even weeks spent behind the wheel. When spending so much time in their truck, a truck driver’s vehicle really can feel like a home away… Read More
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How To Plan A Long Haul Drive
Professional truckers must know the importance of planning a long haul road trip, as it’s not only profitable but also essential for the health and stress levels of the driver. Before leaving on a trip, truckers must first do a… Read More
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Uber For Trucking Is Changing The Industry
Uber has completely changed the modern transportation industry since it began in 2009. People went from fending for themselves and hailing taxis to using ride-sharing services from their cell phones. With the success of Uber– currently valued at $69 billion-… Read More
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How to Get in Great Shape for Your DOT Physical
Federal law requires drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to receive regular physical examinations under the Department of Transportation. DOT physicals are highly regulated for the drivers’ safety and are designed to detect physical, mental, and emotional issues that can… Read More
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How to Prepare for Your Trucking Training
The ability to travel on a regular basis while making money doing something you love is a privilege and an attractive prospect for most. One of the few employment positions that have this privilege are truck drivers. Truckers are a… Read More
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Crucial Tips for New Truckers
Many people are attracted to the idea of being a trucker as a profession. Not only does it provide a great salary, but it also allows for a sense of freedom and an opportunity to see large parts of the… Read More
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Trucking: Day Vs. Night
In many ways, being a trucker is more of a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of 300 days per year on the road, will certainly limit what time you spend at home, thus impacting relationships with those… Read More
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The Healthiest Diet for Life on the Road
The life of a truck driver is fun for many who pursue the open road, it also provides a sense of freedom as well as great pay and job security, however, it is easy to be unhealthy in this profession…. Read More
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How to Keep In Shape While On the Road
Truck driving is one of the largest occupations in the United States according to the U.S Department of Labor and also one of the jobs that are the least physically active. While truck drivers play an important part of our… Read More
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Tips For Increased Fuel Efficiency
The cost of fuel typically accounts for about 30% of a fleet’s budget. That’s a lot of gas! Companies use all sorts of methods to try and keep those costs down. There are apps and various kinds of software geared… Read More