When it comes to effectively driving a semi-truck, it becomes imperative that truckers take the proper precautions when it comes to knowing what to expect regarding the weather conditions on their route. In fact, driving a semi-truck is already hard enough without unexpected weather conditions like rain, snow or sleet. But, wind is another weather condition that can be a safety hazard for truckers. The reality is, wind is all too common when truck drivers are driving routes across many different states. Ultimately, truck driving in windy conditions can be dangerous which is why having the proper safety measures in place is likely to make all the difference. Here are some key safety tips to take into consideration as you embark on a truck route and encounter windy conditions. (more…)
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Safety Tips for Truck Driving in Windy Conditions
Monday, March 28th, 2022Why Is Your Diesel Engine Overheating?
Monday, March 21st, 2022If you have a diesel engine, you might be wondering why it seems to be overheating so quickly. In fact, overheating your engine is all too common. The reality is, when you don’t take proper care of your diesel engine, you’ll inevitably experience the engine overheating regularly. Ultimately, when traveling long distances, your truck is likely to overheat when you don’t take the right precautions. Here are the biggest reasons why your diesel engine is overheating — and the best ways to avoid it from happening ever again. (more…)
What Truck Drivers Want Other Drivers to Know
Monday, March 14th, 2022Today’s topic of discussion will be what truck drivers want other drivers to know. Whether handling a semi-truck or passenger vehicle, every driver knows that even while practicing safe driving, other drivers can cause accidents. It’s impossible to control what another driver will do. For that reason, driving defensively at all times is everyone’s best bet. Legally, semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, 20 times the size of passenger vehicles. No one wants to experience being side-railed by a semi-truck with that thought in mind. Every driver can do their part to keep the roads safe. Here is what truck drivers want other drivers to know. (more…)
Expenses You Cannot Deduct on Your Taxes This Year
Friday, March 11th, 2022There are plenty of savvy deductions that you can make when filing your tax return as a truck driver, but there are also expenses that will not factor in. It can be hard to know the difference without the help of a tax professional. That’s why this post will go into some detail about which expenses you cannot deduct, and why. (more…)