Unless you’re living under a proverbial rock you’ve probably heard something about the recent “Pokémon Go” phenomenon that has just about everyone obsessed. And if not you’re probably saying to yourself, “Poka what?” Don’t worry. We’ll fill you in on… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘trucking industry’
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The Growing Appeal of Trucking Simulators
One unusual trend in the video game industry is the rise of trucking simulators such as American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck simulator. These games put players right in the driver’s seat and enable them to experience the thrilling life… Read More
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Future Trucking: All Electric Trucks
Last week in our discussion of the future of the trucking industry we explored the idea behind driverless trucks. But that’s not all that’s hot right now in the automobile world. All-electric vehicles are quickly becoming the talk of the… 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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Trucking 101: Intermodal Trucking
While the term intermodal may make some in the trucking industry nervous, the boom in this kind of shipping should be seen as an opportunity for drivers and their employers. Truck drivers and companies that offer short haul services have… Read More
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Simple Exercises For Truckers on the Road
Sitting in front of the wheel of a tractor trailer for many hours can cramp up muscles, cause weight gain, and irritate joints. As truckers, getting the job done often means suffering through these conditions on a daily basis. Fortunately,… 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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5 Healthy Habits for Healthy Trucking
Corporate America is plenty worried about staying healthy while forced to sit behind a desk for 8 hours a day — but what about truckers who have to sit behind the wheel for up for 14 hours a day? Trucking… Read More
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The Dangers of Distracted Driving in the Trucking Industry
Operating a multi-ton heap of steel at highway speeds is dangerous enough. Doing it without your full attention to the road and your surroundings is even more so. Distracted driving is far and away the number one cause of all… Read More