March 18th, 2019
Here are a few basics for how to get started on CB radio.
If you are new to trucking or thinking about starting, you have probably already heard of citizens band, or CB radio. CB radio refers to the device and the radio frequency that is used publicly by mostly truckers for communication on the road. Anyone with a connection can broadcast information about road hazards with other truckers, or to have a conversation with anyone listening. Unlike most older forms of technology these days, CB radio has not become obsolete. It is still a useful tool for truckers on the road. Here are a few basics for how to get started.
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March 11th, 2019
Trucking involves long hours alone on the road, and it can get easy to feel bored or lonely. But, there are also a lot of benefits to having time to yourself. Here are a few ways you can turn your trucking routine around.
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Tags: truck drivers, truck driving, truck driving career, trucking, trucking industry, trucking lifestyle
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March 4th, 2019
CDL licensing prepares you for driving commercially.
When it comes to a truck driving career, there’s plenty to prepare for. You’ll need to be ready for long days of driving, life on the road, and proper licensing in order to make sure you’re always prepared to handle a driving contract job. It’s extremely important to have your CDL license for independent contracting. CDL licensing prepares you for driving commercially, which is much more complex and very different from driving passenger vehicles. To make sure you’re prepared for long haul truck driving and meeting all the safety standards for independent contractors, here is our helpful CDL guide.
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Tags: cdl, commercial driver's license, independent contractor
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February 25th, 2019
Tires are one of the most important parts of your truck.
Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook tires among the many priorities of your job on the road. Tires are one of the most important parts of your truck. If something goes wrong with them, it can literally stop you in your tracks. But it can be tricky to know how to take care of your tires outside of keeping them inflated and watching out for flats.
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February 18th, 2019
If you are on the road in your truck before the winter season loses its steam, there are many steps you can take to stay safe in inclement weather.
Winter is still hitting us with plenty of surprises. If you are on the road in your truck before the season loses its steam, there are many steps you can take to stay safe. While much of the chance for snow has passed (and we’ve written about snow storms in our previous posts) the threat of freezing rain and that wintery mix remains.
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Tags: health, safety, safety tips, truck drivers, truck driving, trucking, trucking lifestyle, winter
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February 11th, 2019
Highway driving takes up the majority of a trucking route. It is important to take these safety precautions.
Most of your time behind the wheel of a truck will be spent on long highway drives. These three tips are designed to help you avoid accidents and common highway hazards.
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February 4th, 2019
Here are some ways to help you create a healthier trucking routine.
It’s no secret that trucking involves a lot of long hours on the road. With this lifestyle, it can be easy to fall into bad habits that can leave your sleep schedule, eating habits, and overall health lacking. This new year, try creating a healthier trucking routine that will leave you feeling better at the end of these long days. We’ve got some healthy habits that you can easily work into your trucking routine to help you improve your health and wellness this year.
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Tags: health, truck driver health, truck driving, trucker-driver-health, trucker-health, trucking, trucking lifestyle, trucking safety
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February 1st, 2019
Use these tips to stay safe on the road during the winter season!
With winter well underway and a polar vortex striking much of the country, having winter driving safety tips on hand is critical to trucking for any duration. While you might be aware of some of the winter driving basics, the current weather extremes mean that new precautions must be taken. We’ve put together four critical tips for winter driving to help ensure you and your cargo both arrive safely. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 25th, 2019
Truck drivers need to be prepared for all sorts of challenges on the job.
If you’re just getting started as a trucker, you’ve probably already heard what a tough job it can be. Between the long hauls far from home, the stress of road safety, and the surprises each day on the road will bring, truck drivers need to be prepared for all sorts of challenges on the job. This can seem daunting at first, but if you stay focused on your goals and remember some simple tips, you will do just fine in your new trucking career. Here are 5 essential tips for new truckers to follow. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: road, safety, trucking
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January 18th, 2019
Self-driving trucks could be here sooner than we think?
Advances in technology are incredible, and it seems like every time we turn around there is a cool new gadget that will do something for us to make life easier. Alexa will be your personal DJ, your phone will monitor your health, or your self-driving car will take you to work. And it seems like self-driving is the futuristic tech most people are most excited about, perhaps because it means getting more done (or more sleep) on the way to work. But what about the trucking industry? Could self-driving trucks be a thing in our near future? Read the rest of this entry »
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