Posts Tagged ‘trucking life’
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
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 economy and industry delivering packages and products
most drivers can spend up to eleven hours a day driving. Today we are going to discuss some
tips and tricks from livestrong.com to help you stay active on the road.
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Tags: health and fitness, trucking industry, trucking life, trucking lifestyle, trucking safety
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Friday, June 30th, 2017
For rookie truckers, there are some ideal first assignments.
The first day at every job is stressful and full of unknowns, and the first day as a
rookie trucker can be even more intimidating. There are several types of jobs
available in the trucking industry for rookie truckers and all of them have different
requirements and options. Here’s what you need to know about the different types
of trucking assignments and which ones are the best fit for rookie truckers.
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Tags: transortation, truckin industry, trucking careers, trucking life, trucking lifestyle
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
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 towards increasing fuel efficiency and
there are even hybrid-powered vehicles. But, what a lot of managers often overlook
is that educating their drivers is actually one of the cheapest methods they can use.
Better fuel efficiency practices can save you big time at the pump.
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Tags: driving tips, fuel efficiency, trucking industry, trucking life, trucking lifestyle, trucking tips
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Friday, June 16th, 2017
When the summer sun really kicks in, there are specific safety tips to keep in mind out on the road.
The hot weather is here to stay and many drivers are hitting the road to visit
vacation spots throughout the country. When you’re a trucker, that means dealing
with all of the headaches that the heat and all of the drivers cause. Here are some
simple summer tips for safe driving during a heat wave.
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Tags: driving safety, driving safety tips, heat wave, summer driving tips, summer heat, trucking life, trucking lifestyle, trucking tips
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Friday, June 2nd, 2017
Recent mobile apps can make life much easier out on the road.
Every industry has to keep up with current technological advances, and the trucking
industry is no different! The current technology keeps us in touch with loved ones,
other drivers, brokers, carriers and the home office. Electronic logs are far more
accurate and have the potential to save loads of time. With all of the tools available,
the search for the right ones may seem daunting. These are just a couple of
suggestions of the more popular apps that are currently on the market.
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Tags: mobile apps, road apps, transportation apps, trucking industry, trucking life, trucking lifestyle
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Friday, May 26th, 2017
CB Radio is a staple of trucking life — but will cell phones phase them out?
You’ve heard the saying before—there’s an app for that! When it comes to classic CB
radio communication, the way that truckers have communicated amongst each
other for decades, there are many cell phone apps that are claiming to be potential
replacements for the mode of communication. Can cell phone apps ever phase out
classic CB radio communication?
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Friday, May 19th, 2017
As summer is coming, here are last-minute tips to make that haul a little more fun!
The weather this week is proof that summer is here! The pavement is heating up, drivers are getting a little more ornery, and traffic is creeping closer to bumper-to-bumper as families prepare to hit the beach. Unfortunately for truck drivers, summer driving can feel like anything but a summer vacation. Here are some of our best tips to make your next long summer haul feel more like a trip and less like a chore. (more…)
Tags: summer travel, trucking industry, trucking life, trucking safety
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Friday, May 5th, 2017
There are many ways to make your next route a fun summer road trip!
Planning a long haul is the single most important part of the long haul itself! Without the proper planning, you can fall behind, miss your deadline altogether, or run into huge delays along the way. If you are ready to stop being surprised on the road, it’s time to start planning ahead. Here are out best tips for turning your next long haul into a successful road trip. (more…)
Tags: road trip, summer travel, trucking industry, trucking life
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