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4 Reasons a Trucking Career Could Be Right for You

March 9th, 2020

If you have been thinking about starting a career as a truck driver, then it could be a great idea. A truck-driving lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but it can come with a lot of amazing benefits if you are up to the task. Read on for an example of four different reasons why you should consider a career in truck driving.  Read the rest of this entry »

How to Save Fuel

March 6th, 2020

Here are some tips to help you save on your fuel consumption.

When you are dealing with freight trucking, fuel consumption can be a big expense factor. The amount of fuel that goes into your truck combined with how much fuel you burn on long commutes means that the costs add up quickly. Here are some tips to help you save on your fuel consumption.

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3 Keys for Success in a Trucking Company

February 24th, 2020

From the outside, trucking may seem like an easy job. But if you have been a part of the industry for any length of time, then you know how much serious work goes into it. That is why knowing how to fit well into the trucking company is key. Here are some best practice tips to help you maintain success in your trucking career.

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Making a Health Routine

February 17th, 2020

Here are some tips to help you create a healthy routine.

The life of a trucker can be a challenging one at times. Between the long hours behind the wheel, and an unusual work schedule, it is hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that it is possible to live a healthy life in your trucking career. Here are some tips to help you create a healthy routine.

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3 Things Truckers Wish Car Drivers Knew

February 3rd, 2020

There are three essentials about road safety that every trucker would want the average car driver to know.

Knowing how to share the road should be a universal concern for every driver. Truckers especially have to be cautious of the other cars around them. But the term “it’s a two-way street” also applies here, figuratively and literally, in the sense that other car drivers need to know how to be careful around large commercial trucks. There are three essentials about road safety that every trucker would want the average car driver to know.

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What to Know About Buying A Used Truck

February 3rd, 2020

Here are some things that you should know to help you make the right choice when buying a used truck.

It can be a big decision to buy your own truck, especially if you are looking at used ones. When it comes to shopping for a used truck, you need to make sure that you save as much money as you can without getting cut short on quality. On the other hand, it can be difficult to know if you purchased a used truck at a reasonable price. Here are some things that you should know to help you make the right choice when buying a used truck.

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Safe Driving in Winter

January 27th, 2020

Should You Be Worried About Self-Driving Trucks?The weather is unpredictable in Maryland, but especially in the winter. That is why, as a truck driver, it’s best to prepare for the worst. Fortunately, there are several guidelines to help you drive safely. Here are some things you can do to make sure that you get to where you are going safely, even in winter weather.

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3 Benefits of Life as a Truck Driver

January 20th, 2020

Read on for an example of just three of the many benefits to a career as a truck driver.

To anyone who has been on the fence about starting a career in trucking, there are several things that you should think about. There are some challenges to consider, like long, tedious hours on the road. But, overall, trucking is a very rewarding career that comes with several perks. Read on for an example of just three of the many benefits to a career as a truck driver.

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Stress Management Tactics for Truckers

January 13th, 2020

Here are some tricks that you can try today to help manage your stress levels.

Like any job, truck driving can bring a lot of stress. Whether you are running behind schedule, dealing with reckless drivers on the highway, or simply trying to endure the last couple hours of a long haul, you probably build up a lot of tension over time. It’s important for truckers especially to maintain a healthy, balanced, lifestyle and handling stress is part of it. Here are some tricks that you can try today to help manage your stress levels.

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Important Winter Driving Guidelines on the Highway

January 6th, 2020

Snow has come a couple of times, just enough to make driving on the road potentially dangerous. In a recent post, we covered some safety tips for handling a commercial truck in this inclement weather. But now let’s focus on highway travel in winter

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