It looks like predictions that the price of diesel would fall in 2014 are being proven correct, at least so far. Last week the price of diesel fell 2.4 cents from the previous week, making the national average price of… Read More
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Price of Diesel Predicted to Decrease in 2014 and 2015
While the national average price for diesel has risen for the third consecutive week in a row, the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration is predicting that the price will fall in both 2014 and 2015, good news for truckers…. Read More
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How to Prevent Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is a rare occurrence but it can happen, which is why it’s important to be vigilant and stay alert when you’re on the road and at a rest stop. In a three month period last year between June… Read More
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What is a Short Haul Driver?
Sometimes truck drivers aren’t in it for the long haul, but rather the short haul. To know what a short haul driver is, you first have to know what an air-mile is. One air-mile is equivalent to one nautical mile,… Read More
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What is a Jack-Knife Accident?
A jack-knife accident is the name for an accident where the trailer exceeds a 45 degree angle relative to the tractor. The end result is that the tractor can’t rectify the sharp angle between itself and the trailer, and it… Read More
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What Is Ice Road Trucking?
If you’re familiar with the TV show Ice Road Truckers, you probably know about the wild ride that is ice road trucking. And while it may be dramatized on the show, there are definitely real risks in ice road trucking…. Read More
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Tips For Safe Winter Truck Driving
Winter weather can bring dangerous road conditions that make safe driving even more of a priority. While you can control the weather, you can control how you prepare for it. Here are some tips for truckers that will help with… Read More
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Thanksgiving Road Travel Tips
If you’re among the 39 million people hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, here are some travel tips to keep in mind while you’re on the road. Thanksgiving Road Travel Tips Plan ahead – Make sure you know where… Read More
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Are Driverless Trucks on the Way?
There’s been plenty of buzz about driverless cars recently, but not as much about driverless trucks. However, some think that driverless trucks could actually be the first generation of driverless vehicles, as opposed to passenger vehicles. Furthermore, both types of… Read More
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How Truckers Can Improve Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is very important for truckers, who are always looking to improve their bottom line. Advancements in cab and trailer design are always being made in order to improve aerodynamics, and therefore fuel economy, but even truckers with older… Read More