Trucking offers many terrific benefits and opportunities, but it’s also important for up and coming truck drivers to take the time to learn more about the industry and determine if it’s right for them. Here are a few insights that… Read More
Archive for the ‘Trucking Industry’ Category
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How Will a President Trump Impact the Trucking Industry?
Donald Trump is America’s President-elect, and he has promised to make America’s infrastructure great again. How he’ll put his vision into action, however, remains unsettled. Most involved in the trucking industry are hopeful that he will deliver on his campaign… Read More
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Forecast Shows Continued Growth for U.S. Trucking
The American Trucking Association recently released the latest edition of its forecast for the future of freight transportation, and projected growth in both overall freight volumes and in the amount of goods moved by truck.
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Why Every Trucker Needs a Dash Cam
Technology has done a great deal to change the trucking industry. While not every change is well received, some can be extraordinarily helpful to drivers. Dashboard cameras are one such new technology that has proven exceedingly popular and useful for… Read More
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Department of Transportation Proposing New Speed Limit Rule on Freightliners
The Obama administration recently proposed a rule that would have truckers use a device on their rigs that would limit their top speed. Proposed in combination by the Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier… Read More
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Driving Safely Through Fog
Fog presents a serious driving challenge as foggy conditions reduce visibility and make the road increasingly dangerous. As a professional truck driver, it’s important to practice safe driving habits. Here are a few tips for staying safe on the road… Read More
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NTSB Confirms Tesla Speeding in Trailer Truck Accident
You may have heard about the fatal Tesla accident that happened in Florida last May. The high profile case drew the attention of many as people began to question the safety of “self-driving” vehicles. The National Transportation Safety Board recently… Read More
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Pokémon Go: Trucker’s Delight or Road Hazard?
Unless you’re living under a proverbial rock you’ve probably heard something about the recent “Pokémon Go” phenomenon that has just about everyone obsessed. And if not you’re probably saying to yourself, “Poka what?” Don’t worry. We’ll fill you in on… Read More
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The Growing Appeal of Trucking Simulators
One unusual trend in the video game industry is the rise of trucking simulators such as American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck simulator. These games put players right in the driver’s seat and enable them to experience the thrilling life… Read More
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Future Trucking: All Electric Trucks
Last week in our discussion of the future of the trucking industry we explored the idea behind driverless trucks. But that’s not all that’s hot right now in the automobile world. All-electric vehicles are quickly becoming the talk of the… Read More