Truckers are behind the wheel and driving for long hours. There are some summer tips to help with trucker safety that you should be aware of. A few driving tips will ensure you’re a little safer.
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Turn Your Next Long Haul into an Exciting Summer Road Trip
Planning a long haul is the single most important part of the long haul itself! Without the proper planning, you can fall behind, miss your deadline altogether, or run into huge delays along the way. If you are ready to… Read More
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Getting into the Trucking Industry
Breaking into the trucking industry isn’t as simple as showing up, filling out a job application, and driving away in a truck a couple hours later. Instead, it’s full of many different tests to ensure that you are ready for… Read More
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2017 Trucking Industry Trends
Times change, and the new year is nearly upon us. Did you know that there are over 3.5 million truckers employed in the U.S.? Transportations trends are set to have a big impact on workers in 2017. Here are a… Read More
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6 Things Every New Truck Driver Should Consider
Trucking offers many terrific benefits and opportunities, but it’s also important for up and coming truck drivers to take the time to learn more about the industry and determine if it’s right for them. Here are a few insights that… Read More
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How Will a President Trump Impact the Trucking Industry?
Donald Trump is America’s President-elect, and he has promised to make America’s infrastructure great again. How he’ll put his vision into action, however, remains unsettled. Most involved in the trucking industry are hopeful that he will deliver on his campaign… Read More
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Forecast Shows Continued Growth for U.S. Trucking
The American Trucking Association recently released the latest edition of its forecast for the future of freight transportation, and projected growth in both overall freight volumes and in the amount of goods moved by truck.
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Why Every Trucker Needs a Dash Cam
Technology has done a great deal to change the trucking industry. While not every change is well received, some can be extraordinarily helpful to drivers. Dashboard cameras are one such new technology that has proven exceedingly popular and useful for… Read More
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Department of Transportation Proposing New Speed Limit Rule on Freightliners
The Obama administration recently proposed a rule that would have truckers use a device on their rigs that would limit their top speed. Proposed in combination by the Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier… 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