When it comes to transporting materials and goods, there are a number of important responsibilities and truck owner or operator must take on. One of the most important ones is making sure that their trucks are not overloaded. This not… Read More
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Industry Insight: Women in Trucking
While trucking is traditionally considered to be a man’s job, and when you say the word trucker to people generally the initial image they picture will be that of a man, that is swiftly changing in the modern trucking industry…. Read More
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The Importance of the Trucking Industry in the United States
Truckers often don’t get the credit they deserve for their contributions to the country. Heck, the trucking industry in the United States is responsible for keeping so many other industries afloat, it’s hard to count. Unless you’re reading this outside,… Read More
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
We want you to live. We really, really want you to live. To that end, we are getting out the word that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and, as we do throughout the other 11 months, we want to… Read More
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Celebrating National Car Care Month with Preventative Truck Maintenance
April is National Car Care Month, and we wanted to offer our two cents in celebration. Freight trucks are pretty much cars, right? While it’s normally an afterthought, preventative truck maintenance can actually save you thousands of dollars. It can… Read More
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Top Tips for Preventing Driver Fatigue
It is estimated that driver fatigue is responsible for 20% of all road fatalities. Most of these fatal accidents occur during regular sleeping hours. Here are a few ways to recognize driver fatigue and prevent it in the future. This… Read More
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Tips to Improve Freight Truck Fuel Efficiency
Improving the performance of a truck and freight truck fuel efficiency not only directly leads to lower costs over time, but can also contribute to lengthening the life of any vehicle. In trucking or haulage related businesses, a third of… Read More
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Trucking Basics: What to Expect at Weigh Stations
So you’re cruisin’ down the highway on your first trip as a long haul freight trucker. Things are smooth sailing — you’ve added some personal touches to your cabin, your spring truck cleaning went off without a hitch, and you… Read More
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Customizing Your Freight Truck Interior to Make It Feel Like Home
As a freight trucker, it can feel like you spend more than half your life in your truck. With nothing but your own thoughts and the voices on the radio to keep you company, that time on the road can… Read More
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Safe Driving in Construction Zones
While your commute may include driving by a construction zone daily, few drivers take the time to really consider the seriousness of safe driving in construction zones. In 2013, 32,719 people were killed in car crashes. Safe driving is critical… Read More