During CDL training new truckers learn not only how to operate trucks under usual safe conditions, but poor ones as well. These include snow, sleet, rain, and other inclement weather conditions which can cause your wheels to skid. Skidding occurs… Read More
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Best Ways to Pass Time While on Long Hauls
Other than getting to your destination and surviving all of the traffic, road closures, and headaches along the way, finding ways to pass the time on long hauls can be the most difficult part. Limits to driving hours serve to… Read More
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The Best Trucking Apps for Your New Smartphone Device
Did you get a new smartphone device over the holidays? Whether you’re a seasoned pro with your smartphone or a beginner looking to figure out the best way to use it on the road, here are some of the best… Read More
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2017 Trucking Industry Trends
Times change, and the new year is nearly upon us. Did you know that there are over 3.5 million truckers employed in the U.S.? Transportations trends are set to have a big impact on workers in 2017. Here are a… Read More
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Trucking Through Nasty Winter Weather
No matter where you are on the East Coast of the United States this week, you are undoubtedly feeling the chill of winter! It whips past your truck on windy nights, stings your eyes when you leave your cab to… Read More
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10 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Truckers
Do you have a truck driving spouse, sibling, or friend? Make sure they’re well taken care of this holiday season by buying them an awesome truck driver gift. Here are a few gift ideas that every truck driver would appreciate.
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5 Holiday Tips for Truck Drivers
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many truck drivers and owner-operators. A life of truck driving often means long hauls that can keep you away from home for weeks or months at a time, even during the… Read More
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6 Things Every New Truck Driver Should Consider
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
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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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How to Prevent a Jackknife In Your Semi
Jackknifing is a type of truck accident in which the two separate parts of the truck (cab and trailer) fold in on themselves at the point of separation. The term “jackknife” refers to the acute angle at which this happens,… Read More