A dashboard camera, or “dash cam,” is gaining popularity for drivers, especially truck drivers. The camera is fixed to the front of a car or truck’s dashboard to record the road as they drive. The camera provides peace of mind… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Evan Transportation’
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The Biggest Misconceptions About A Career In Trucking
Trucking is one of the most misunderstood industries, as people really have no idea what a career as a truck driver entails or how truck driver training is done. The job is often underestimated and ends up being much more… Read More
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How To Drive Safely Through Extreme Weather
Extreme weather can happen at any place at any time and can be a hazard for even the most skilled truck drivers. Drivers should always be prepared to navigate through the worst weather and know important safety tips that can… Read More
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High Blood Pressure And Its Effect On Your Driving Career
High blood pressure is a major factor affecting commercial truck drivers and is taken very seriously in the trucking industry. There are strict rules for truckers getting their DOT medical certification for blood pressure, and drivers with high blood pressure may… Read More
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How To Make Your Truck Feel More Comfortable On Long Hauls
Truck drivers often have to drive long hauls that can take multiple hours, days or even weeks spent behind the wheel. When spending so much time in their truck, a truck driver’s vehicle really can feel like a home away… Read More
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How To Plan A Long Haul Drive
Professional truckers must know the importance of planning a long haul road trip, as it’s not only profitable but also essential for the health and stress levels of the driver. Before leaving on a trip, truckers must first do a… Read More
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Uber For Trucking Is Changing The Industry
Uber has completely changed the modern transportation industry since it began in 2009. People went from fending for themselves and hailing taxis to using ride-sharing services from their cell phones. With the success of Uber– currently valued at $69 billion-… Read More
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How to Get in Great Shape for Your DOT Physical
Federal law requires drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to receive regular physical examinations under the Department of Transportation. DOT physicals are highly regulated for the drivers’ safety and are designed to detect physical, mental, and emotional issues that can… 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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Keep Your Fleet Up to Date with Electronic Logging Devices
In recent years, the trucking industry has experienced new challenges which have affected their operations. These challenges have revolved around an increasingly shrinking number of skilled operators to driver wellness and the increase in regulations, such as the ELD mandate…. Read More