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
Posts Tagged ‘trucking industry’
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How to Prepare for Your Trucking Training
The ability to travel on a regular basis while making money doing something you love is a privilege and an attractive prospect for most. One of the few employment positions that have this privilege are truck drivers. Truckers are a… Read More
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Crucial Tips for New Truckers
Many people are attracted to the idea of being a trucker as a profession. Not only does it provide a great salary, but it also allows for a sense of freedom and an opportunity to see large parts of the… Read More
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Trucking: Day Vs. Night
In many ways, being a trucker is more of a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of 300 days per year on the road, will certainly limit what time you spend at home, thus impacting relationships with those… Read More
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The Healthiest Diet for Life on the Road
The life of a truck driver is fun for many who pursue the open road, it also provides a sense of freedom as well as great pay and job security, however, it is easy to be unhealthy in this profession…. Read More
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How to Keep In Shape While On the Road
Truck driving is one of the largest occupations in the United States according to the U.S Department of Labor and also one of the jobs that are the least physically active. While truck drivers play an important part of our… Read More
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Tips For Increased Fuel Efficiency
The cost of fuel typically accounts for about 30% of a fleet’s budget. That’s a lot of gas! Companies use all sorts of methods to try and keep those costs down. There are apps and various kinds of software geared… Read More
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What Are the Best Mobile Apps for Truckers?
Every industry has to keep up with current technological advances, and the trucking industry is no different! The current technology keeps us in touch with loved ones, other drivers, brokers, carriers and the home office. Electronic logs are far more… Read More
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Can Cell Phone Apps Phase Out Classic CB Radio Communication?
You’ve heard the saying before—there’s an app for that! When it comes to classic CB radio communication, the way that truckers have communicated amongst each other for decades, there are many cell phone apps that are claiming to be potential… Read More
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Final Thoughts on That Long Summer Haul
The weather this week is proof that summer is here! The pavement is heating up, drivers are getting a little more ornery, and traffic is creeping closer to bumper-to-bumper as families prepare to hit the beach. Unfortunately for truck drivers,… Read More