No matter what type of vehicle you’re operating, traveling in inclement weather can be difficult. Driving a large scale truck in bad weather? That’s a higher level of difficulty. Unfortunately, the transporting of freight never comes to a complete halt. Even if the weather’s not cooperating, things still have to get to their final destination. As a truck driver, you’ll find that driving this enormous machinery in poor conditions is challenging. Aside from taking the proper preparation before departure and making sure the truck is in good shape, there are some other ways to handle driving in bad weather. (more…)
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Tips For Truck Driving In Poor Weather
Friday, July 28th, 2017How To Stay Healthy While Truck Driving
Friday, July 21st, 2017Staying healthy on the road as a trucker is not an easy thing. There’s always a greasy spoon minutes away, you spend your entire workday sitting down, and you sleep in a motel (if you’re lucky). If you struggle to stay away from temptation and indulge in healthy snacks on the road, here are some simple healthy snacks you can bring with you on the road to stay healthy while truck driving. (more…)
Everything You Need To Know Before Becoming A Truck Driver
Friday, July 14th, 2017Choosing to become a truck driver is a big decision, as it affects you, your family, and your health. Being on the road isn’t just a job, it’s actually a lifestyle. Depending on where you work as a truck driver, you might easily spend 300+ days on the road every year, which has a huge impact on the place you call home and how many relationships you can maintain. Keep in mind that most regional driving positions are not open to new truck drivers, so you might need to cut your teeth for 2 years before being able to narrow your focus. Here are some of the behind-the-scenes things you should know before becoming a truck driver. (more…)
De-Bunking Common Myths About Truck Drivers
Friday, July 7th, 2017It’s not super easy to be a truck driver. They work hard like everyone else. There are still a lot of rumors around that really just aren’t true. Here, we de-bunk a few of them. (more…)