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
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Safe Driving During a Summer Heat Wave
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… Read More
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What Are the Best Mobile Apps for Truckers?
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… Read More
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Can Cell Phone Apps Phase Out Classic CB Radio Communication?
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… Read More
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Final Thoughts on That Long Summer Haul
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,… Read More
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Summer Tips for Trucker Safety
Truckers are behind the wheel and driving for long hours. There are some summer tips to help with trucker safety that you should be aware of. A few driving tips will ensure you’re a little safer.
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Turn Your Next Long Haul into an Exciting 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… Read More
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Safety Tips for Summer
Last week we discussed the best ways to beat heavy summer traffic, but how can we protect ourselves when we can’t avoid the high volume on the roads? According to a survey by the Department of Transportation in 2014, summer… Read More
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How Truckers Can Beat the Summer Traffic
Summertime is the season for travelers- throughout the scorching summer days families and friends pack up and migrate toward the coasts, toward theme parks and to other vacation areas for a little rest and relaxation. The average commuter understands the… Read More
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Getting into the Trucking Industry
Breaking into the trucking industry isn’t as simple as showing up, filling out a job application, and driving away in a truck a couple hours later. Instead, it’s full of many different tests to ensure that you are ready for… Read More