What are some useful supplies you want to keep in your truck cab?
Even when your truck cab has limited space, you want to make sure you keep a few essential items with you. You may encounter an emergency on the road, or run into other situations where these items can give you some comfort. Keeping these items with you in the truck cab may even make the difference in you making your delivery safely and on-time. (more…)
Truck drivers face physical and mental strains on the job — here are ways to manage those stresses.
We know the life of a trucker isn’t easy. The job eventually takes its physical and mental toll on the truck driver. There are plenty of healthy lifestyle tips for truckers that improve their physical well-being. In turn, these can have positive effects on their mental and emotional state as well. Here are some common pains and strains truck drivers face and ways to cope or alleviate some of these issues. (more…)
Winter and holiday time trucking can present its own challenges. Here are some tips to get truckers through it!
For many, the holidays are a time to gather with friends and family. For those in the trucking industry, we know that isn’t always true for us. In fact, many truckers are busier during this time of year and out on the roads, delivering everything that makes the holidays and New Year possible. What’s more, the wintertime is full of its own dangerous driving conditions and weather to navigate. In addition to an extra sense of homesickness during this time of year, trucking isn’t easy but still very necessary. To help, we’ve compiled a few tips for trucking safely in winter conditions and how to add some holiday cheer into the life of a trucker. (more…)
Check out this spring cleaning checklist for your truck.
It’s never too early to start thinking about spring cleaning! After a long and cold winter, the best way to feel refreshed and ready for the spring season is with a good cleaning in your home and office space. For truckers, their big rig is their workspace as well as their “home away from home,” so it’s crucial to ensure it’s clean and in tip-top shape! Continue reading for a spring cleaning checklist to get the spring season off to a great start. (more…)
Learn all about the life of a truck driver.
Before committing to a job, it’s essential to know as much as you can about the lifestyle changes to will bring. A career in truck driving is very different than a typical office job, and your daily life will revolve around a completely different schedule. Continue reading to learn what to expect when becoming a truck driver. (more…)
Learn about three technologies that have changed the trucking industry.
New technologies are making significant changes to the trucking industry. With the use of electronic logging devices, GPS tracking, and voice command, truck drivers are finding more effective ways to complete their shipments and save money along the way. Continue reading to learn more about three technologies and their benefits for the trucking industry. (more…)
Learn how truckers can ease stress and boredom on long hauls.
Truck drivers have a difficult job, as they spend most of their days alone on long drives. They also deal with stressful situations, such as traffic jams, the pressure of getting their load delivered on time, finding places to eat and rest, and so on. Whether you on in a stressful situation or find yourself getting bored on a long haul, there are a few tricks you can do to make yourself feel better. (more…)
Check out these three exercises to improve your health while on the road.
A career in trucking is very rewarding, but it also comes with a few drawbacks. One of the most significant disadvantages is the negative effects it can have on your health, as sitting for long hours every day can take its toll on your body. While it can be hard to find the time to work out, do your best to complete these three simple and quick exercises while on the road to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle! (more…)
Check out our list of essential cab accessories for truck drivers.
Truck drivers spend long hours sitting in their cab and driving for hours at a time, so it’s important to make the trip as comfortable as possible. There are a few essential cab accessories that every trucker should have on hand to ensure they are able to carry out their job safely and enjoyably. (more…)
What does a day in the life of a trucker consist of?
Before starting a new career, you want to know as much about the job as possible. Truck driving is different than a typical 9-5 job, and you may not know the daily tasks of a trucker. Continue reading to have a better understanding of what a day in the life of a truck driver looks like before deciding if a trucking career is right for you. (more…)
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