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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The History of the Semi Truck
Alexander Winton invented the semi truck in Cleveland Ohio in 1898, and he sold the first manufactured semi truck in 1899. The concept of the semi truck actually came about as a way to handle the delivery of Winton’s manufactured… Read More
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How to Improve Fuel Efficiency with Your Semi Truck
Whether you’re a semi-truck driver or managing a fleet of trucks, minimizing your fuel costs can save you a ton of money. Gasoline and diesel costs add up quickly in an industry that relies on pickups, deliveries, and travel time…. Read More
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Tips for Trucking with Pets
Trucking for extended durations can become quite lonely, which is why many truck owners bring along a co-pilot — just not of the human variety. A trucking “pet” can make the experience of driving long hours much more enjoyable. Here… Read More
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Defensive Driving Techniques
If you’ve been driving for a long time, you probably know that driving is risky business. Not everyone drives well! It’s important for responsible drivers to develop a set of skills to defend themselves against possible collisions due to bad… 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
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Are Driverless Trucks the Future?
Self driving vehicles are all the buzz in technology gossip. The idea is simple. Vehicles equipped with sensors and advanced software have the potential to navigate themselves on the highway, freeing up drivers and passengers to do other things—like take… Read More
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Trucking 101: Intermodal Trucking
While the term intermodal may make some in the trucking industry nervous, the boom in this kind of shipping should be seen as an opportunity for drivers and their employers. Truck drivers and companies that offer short haul services have… Read More