As a truck driver, safety is your number one priority. While a lot of emphasis is placed on staying safe while operating your truck, it’s just as important to stay safe in between drives. Unfortunately, life on the road can come with certain dangers. Rest stops, gas stations, and overnight
Caffeine is a stimulant that’s found naturally in many plants, including cocoa beans, certain nuts, tea leaves, and more. It’s most well-known natural source, however, is the coffee bean (which is technically a fruit pit, in case you didn’t know). Additionally, synthetic caffeine is added to a number of products including soda, energy drinks, certain foods, candies,
There is a great need for truck drivers in America today. And yet, the industry continues to struggle to bring in new blood. What’s the cause for this disconnect? Part of the issue is likely due to stigma surrounding what truck drivers are like. Another reason often given is that freight and logistics companies simply
Concerns about upfront costs regularly keep people from doing the things they want to do. Jobs are no different. In order to attain certain jobs, you need the skills and education required to perform them. To earn the skills and education, you need to pay for some sort of school, certification, and/or licensing
We’ve talked before about the importance of staying healthy as a truck driver. Maintaining good health is important for everyone. Truck drivers can find themselves at a disadvantage due to sitting for the vast majority of your shift. The good news is, a good diet goes a long way in keeping your health in
With all of the trucking jobs available in today’s market, you don’t just want to pick the first one that pops up. You should weigh your options and measure different possibilities by certain criteria. Most drivers know to look for payrate, PTO, performance incentives, and quality home time. But newer drivers might not know just how
In case you’re new to the industry, there are a lot of trucking jobs available. Current estimates put the truck driver shortage at about 60,000, though that number could double (if not triple) in just a few years. With such a great need, salaries and bonuses being offered to new drivers continue to
As you may have heard, there’s a large shortage of drivers in the truck driving industry. With that shortage comes great opportunity for those looking to join. Companies are offering higher rates and better incentives than ever. For a qualified driver, employment is virtually guaranteed. And with today’s technology, driving truck is
Many of us have not-so-fond memories of driver’s ed. Precious summer hours spent in a classroom being told how to drive a car, even though we already knew how to operate one. But driver’s ed isn’t simply about learning which pedal makes a car go and which one makes it stop. It’s about gaining a proper understanding of all the different aspects of
The world of trucking offers many great possibilities for those considering a career in truck driving. Jobs are highly available, pay rates continue to rise, and the integration of new technology makes the job safer and more efficient than ever. For those who are new to the industry, however, it’s understandable to have some questions and concerns. After all, every