- U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear ELD
Appeal
2017-06-23
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear ELD Appeal
- Brakes: Drums Versus
Disc Reviewed
2016-03-31
Brakes: Drums Versus Disc Reviewed
- Extra Long
Trailers, the Future Looms "Large"
2016-03-29
Extra Long Trailers, the Future Looms Large
- What's On the Horizon
for Trucks and Fleets of the Future?
2016-03-24
What's On the Horizon for Trucks and Fleets of the Future?
- MAN's
Streamlined Semi Truck is a Futuristic Fuel Saver
2016-03-15
MAN's Streamlined Semi Truck is a Futuristic Fuel Saver
- Trucking
Trends Trucker to Trucker is Watching for 2016
2016-03-10
Trucking Trends Trucker to Trucker is Watching for 2016
- Stay
Healthy on the Long Haul: Healthy Tips for Living on the Road
2016-02-25
Here are some tips to use for a healthy body that every trucker should embrace.
- Long Haul Drivers
Need a Health Makeover
2016-02-23
Long Haul Drivers Need a Health Makeover
- Tire Tread Awareness:
What Causes Wear Where?
2016-02-18
Tire Tread Awareness: What Causes Wear Where?
- Truckers
Show Cluster of Chronic Health Issues
2016-02-16
Truckers Show Cluster of Chronic Health Issues
- Stay Safe -
Monitor Carbon Monoxide in Your Cab
2016-02-09
Stay Safe - Monitor Carbon Monoxide in Your Cab
- Could A Trucker's
Pension Cut be on the Radar for Congress?
2016-01-28
Could A Trucker's Pension Cut be on the Radar for Congress?
- Fuel Prices, How
Low Can They Go to Boost Freight?
2016-01-26
Fuel Prices, How Low Can They Go to Boost Freight?
- What's
Happening with the CSA Safety Measurement Scores?
2016-01-21
What's Happening with the CSA Safety Measurement Scores?
- Even Small
Business isn't Exempt from the eLog Mandate
2016-01-19
Even Small Business isn't Exempt from the eLog Mandate
- New
Federal Medical Form Implementation Delayed
2016-01-05
New Federal Medical Form Implementation Delayed
- ATA Predicts Increase to Trucker's Pay Due to Driver Shortage
2015-12-29
ATA Predicts Increase to Trucker's Pay Due to Driver Shortage
- Transfix the Uber for Trucking Raises $14.5 Million in Funding
2015-12-10
Transfix the Uber for Trucking Raises $14.5 Million in Funding
- The 2015/2016
Roller Coaster of Freight Volume
2015-12-08
The 2015/2016 Roller Coaster of Freight Volume
- Truck
Tonnage Jumps to New All Time High Levels
2015-11-10
Truck Tonnage Jumps to New All Time High Levels
- 400,000 Retired Trucking Teamsters May Get Pension Cut
2015-11-05
The Central States Pension Fund is going to cut pensions by about half, come July 1st, 2016. If
you are one of the 400,000 truckers who are covered by the Central States Pension Fund, you may
want to start planning for this.
- Driverless Trucks May End the Driver Shortage Quickly
2015-11-03
It may seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but entire fleets of trucks that can
drive themselves are not far in the future. Self-driving trucks are being tested in the United
States, as well as Germany and other parts of the world.
- Transportation Intelligence Firm Starts to Push Freight Forecast Down - The
Trucking Boom May be Over
2015-10-29
Transportation Intelligence Firm Starts to Push Freight Forecast Down - The Trucking Boom May
be Over
- Where Truck Driving Newbies Can Get and Share the Best and Worst on Trucking
2015-10-15
Where Truck Driving Newbies Can Get and Share the Best and Worst on Trucking
- Five Tips to Staying Alert on the Road on that Next Long Haul
2015-10-08
Five Tips to Staying Alert on the Road on that Next Long Haul
- Trucking Company Owner Slammed with Fine & Jail Time for Bilking the Marine
Corps
2015-10-06
Trucking Company Owner Slammed with Fine & Jail Time for Bilking the Marine Corps
- Trucking Revenue Tops a Whopping $700 Billion for the First Time Ever!
2015-09-29
Trucking Revenue Tops a Whopping $700 Billion for the First Time Ever!
- Basic Fall Maintenance
Tasks
2015-09-24
Basic Fall Maintenance Tasks
- Trucking Apps May Transform Owner-Operator Trucking as We Know It
2015-09-15
Trucking Apps May Transform Owner-Operator Trucking as We Know It
- Long Haul Driver Turnover Plummets to New Four Year Low
2015-08-25
Long Haul Driver Turnover Plummets to New Four Year Low
- Tired,
Need Rest But No Parking Spots - What to Do?
2015-08-20
Tired, Need Rest But No Parking Spots - What to Do?
- Are
You Ready to Trust Your Big Rig to a Teen Driver?
2015-08-18
Are You Ready to Trust Your Big Rig to a Teen Driver?
- Desperate for a Cool One? Beer Truck Driver Robbed at Noon Stop
2015-08-13
Desperate for a Cool One? Beer Truck Driver Robbed at Noon Stop
- Medical Providers for Trucker's 2 Year Physicals to Set Up Shop at Truckstops
2015-08-06
With a trucker's schedule, finding time for your DOT physical can be tricky. You need to find a
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration–approved medical examiner every two years to
maintain your CDL, and sometimes the two-year-deadline approaches when you're out on the road.
- ATA Releases
Trucking Trends for 2015
2015-07-30
Trucking soared to new heights in 2014, and American Trucking Associations has the scoop on all
the numbers. Here are some highlights from the latest release of American Trucking Trends.
- Preventing Summer Heat Tire Blowouts on the Road
2015-07-28
Hot weather can sometimes be harder on your truck that cold weather and we need to know the
tips for keeping our trucks safe for us and other drivers. With temperatures rising, the heat
can be bad for our tires. If you add high temperatures to increased friction, high speeds, and
turning corners on hot asphalt, this can cause your tire to heat beyond the recommended
temperature, potentially causing a blowout. A tire blowout not only affects us, but can affect
those around us, too.
- Trucker Jim Tips: Save Your Skin! You Can Get Sunburned Even Through Glass
2015-07-21
Trucker's tan — it's no joke. At some point, you've probably experienced a tanned left forearm
after driving in short sleeves. Although we work with a roof over our heads, we receive
countless hours of sun exposure through our windows and windshield. The sun's UV rays are doing
their work whether we notice it or not.
- Trucker to Trucker Tips: Trucker Tire Safety Reminders
2015-07-14
Commission, approximately 95,000 people suffered injuries and 3,964 were killed from accidents
involving large trucks in 2013. Although some accidents were linked to bad drivers on suspended
licenses, mental impairment and other drivers, some of these accidents involved trucks that did
not have safe tires.
- Could Vibration from Truck Driving Drive Up the Incidence of Prostate Cancer?
2015-07-09
Sitting too much on the job has been linked to a higher risk of health problems, such as
diabetes and heart disease. For truck drivers, there's another risk to be aware of. New research
has shown that men who drive trucks might have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.
- Save Money: Where Does Diesel Cost the Most and the Least?
2015-07-02
OK truckers, here is the skinny on diesel fuel prices, what drives the price and where the
cheapest fuel is. You may be surprised at what you are about to read. Breaking it Down When
compared to gasoline, it takes less time and effort to refine diesel fuel.
- Multi-Tool for Truckers Is A Crowd-funding Success
2015-06-25
If you haven't heard about the Lil' Trucker Multi-Tool, perk up your ears. This nifty little
gadget has just made it successfully through crowd-funding and is entering production. What is
Crowd-funding? In short, crowd-funding is where an idea or a product is listed on a specified
funding website from a private person or a manufacturer.
- New Age Truckers - How Meditation Reduces Stress and Improves Health
2015-06-11
As you already know, trucking is a vital industry that keeps the country running. It also
happens to be an extremely stressful line of work that can wreak havoc on your health. Based on
your own experiences, it shouldn't come as a surprise that truckers suffer from obesity,
hypertension and other chronic illnesses at rates far above the rest of the population. This all
begs the question of how truckers can enjoy a better quality of life.
- Trending Trucker Helper
Apps
2015-06-09
Cell phones, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices have been some of the greatest
innovations in the trucking industry. These gadgets are some of the most important instruments
in a truckers life, and better still, you can download some great apps and make them even
better.
- Tennessee Trucking: Watch Out for Those GPS Directions to Back Roads!
2015-06-04
You are an over-the-road trucker and you rely on your GPS to get you where you need to go. They
have been one of the most welcome additions to trucking since the CB radio, they have saved many
miles and many hours of drive time, but sometimes the best way to go is not always the GPS way
to go.
- How Low Diesel Fuel Prices Are Impacting the Business of Trucking
2015-06-02
Now that diesel fuel prices are beginning to slide downwards, consumers with diesel powered
autos couldn't be happier. But the biggest consumers of diesel fuel are truck drivers who depend
on it to get the job done. The truth of the matter is that, fuel prices are the single greatest
expense when it comes to the trucking industry, and lower diesel fuel is always a welcome sign.
- New Liability
Limits - Are You In the Know?
2015-05-28
One of the risks that goes along with owning a trucking company is having to make liability
payments if one of your drivers injures someone in an accident. This amount is decided on
through the legal system and typically goes toward compensating victims for medical care. The
minimum liability requirement right now is $750,000.
- Look for Tepid but Steady Growth in Trucking Sectors in 2015
2015-05-26
Any increase in business is good news in the trucking industry. Also, if the trends are
correct, the industry will have a slow, gradual increase in business throughout the year, which
is excellent news for freight shippers, carriers and brokers.
- China is
Funding Truck Monitoring Software
2015-05-21
In the trucking industry, we're always looking for new tricks and trends to move business
forward. So what's the new trend in trucking? Partnering with China. That's right. A company
across the world wants to help the American trucking industry find and keep customers and
improve business in American trucking.
- Fitness Guru Monitors Truckers Fitness for Prime Inc's Drivers
2015-05-19
Most semi truck driver news involving health focuses on sleep issues, but truck driving can
also take a toll on drivers' physical fitness as well. Drivers spend a good part of their
workdays sitting behind the wheel, keeping irregular hours and relying on convenient fast food
places for meals.
- Look
Who's Lobbying for Truckers - the State Police
2015-05-14
While politics makes strange bedfellows, it is often the lobbyist who are paid to get into bed
with special interest groups. Thus is the case in the current we-say, they-say debate about
longer and heavier trucks on the highways.
- Truck Driver Shortage Worsens With a 90% Turnover Rate
2015-05-12
Although unemployment rates in the US have been slowly recovering since the economic downturn
in 2008, the trucking industry continues to face a steep and steadily worsening shortage of
truck drivers. As freight volumes keep increasing, this shortage is becoming an even bigger
problem for the trucking industry.
- Old Pros
Should Be Mentoring Young Drivers
2015-05-07
In this world, everything seems to be a competition. Who is the biggest, the best and the
fastest wins. We forget the value of qualities like wisdom and experience. And we certainly let
too many opportunities for guidance and compliments go by. This is something that can change in
our industry.
- Is "Uber" for Trucking Coming Because of the Driver Shortage?
2015-05-05
It may be well known that there is a driver shortage in the trucking industry. As a truck
driver, you know that not having enough drivers to deliver freight puts stress on you while
you're trying to get as much done as possible. Sometimes you're even doing the work of multiple
drivers in the same amount of time as one. On the Move Solutions (OMVS), a company who focuses
on developing cutting-edge technology in a variety of fields of business, might possibly have a
solution for this dilemma.
- In the Future You May be Sitting In Your Easy Chair Watching the Road
2015-04-28
If sitting behind the wheel of your truck and staring at the highway gets a bit boring at
times, you might be interested in one of the newest trucking trends. Mercedes-Benz is working on
a truck that will be able to drive itself, letting you relax and enjoy the ride from one
destination to the next.
- Great Mileage
Tracking Apps to Review
2015-04-23
As a trucker, logging your mileage is of utmost importance because mileage is often what much
of your pay is based on. If you don't log miles, you don't get paid. Logging miles used to mean
coming home from your long trip and spending time in your logbook tracking those miles. If you
were diligent, as you were supposed to be, you did it as your trip progressed.
- Regulatory Update
Refresher
2015-04-14
Time for some spring cleaning — and that includes checking in on trucking regulations that
affect your daily life. The trucking industry in the midst of further changes to the restart
rules and other new items:
- Find Out
What the King of the Road Survey Says
2015-04-09
The survey of Atlas Van Lines drivers, also known as the King of the Road Survey, is useful not
just to other truck drivers, but to families planning vacations and frequent business travelers.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Atlas is a private, agent owned
company that has about $900 million in revenue each year. Their results to the mostly scientific
and nearly indispensable survey makes for some interesting reading to anyone who spends much
time on the road.
- On-the-Road Trucking
Fitness Rules
2015-04-02
Hey you – put down the jelly doughnut! Just because your office is mobile doesn't mean you
can't stay fit! Shuck the excuses and stay in shape – on and off the road. Drop and give me
seven!! Following these seven simple strategies can encourage great fitness results, despite all
those long, sedentary motoring hours…
- 5 Tips to Fight Road
Fatigue
2015-03-31
Do you make it a priority to get a good night's sleep? Even if you do, there's a good chance
that you will experience road fatigue at some point. Long hours combined with long stretches of
highway can lull you into drowsiness before you know it.
- 5 Healthy Alternatives
to Caffeine
2015-03-26
Over-the-road truckers spend long hours traversing and crisscrossing the highways and the
byways of America. After endless hours of negotiating through city traffic or seeing the same
stretch of pavement, drivers get weary. Add to the fatigue unexpected issues that mean driving
longer to meet schedules and it's a situation where driving safety comes into play.
- Virginia Doctor Tends Truckers on Their Schedule and Builds His Practice at the
Same Time
2015-03-24
Virginia Doctor Tends Truckers on Their Schedule and Builds His Practice at the Same Time
- Why Your
Battery Has to Work Hard in Winter
2015-03-19
Why Your Battery Has to Work Hard in Winter
- Are Better Brakes In the
Future?
2015-03-03
Are Better Brakes In the Future?
- Boot the Home - How
to Live Full-Time in Your Truck and Love It
2015-02-12
If some of the most enjoyable times of your life have been on the road as a professional truck
driver, you are not alone. Truckers are not truly happy with any other vocation. For a small
number of truck drivers, the road and their tractor really do become home. They fully transition
from having a residence in one particular state to having their truck as headquarters, work
space, and dwelling. If you feel that is the right life for you, here are a few tips to keep in
mind.
- Why I Love Being a Truck Driver
- Is This Your Story Too?
2015-02-10
What is it about being a truck driver that is so alluring? Is it the open spaces, freedom of
the road, opportunity to see new places and meet interesting people along the way, working for
yourself, or do you just yearn for an adventure every time you turn on the ignition and take to
the highways and byways?
- LA Port Truckers Highlight Problems in Shift to Independent Contractor Status
2015-01-29
As Shakespeare once asked, What's in a name? For truckers working the ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach, and by extension others across the country, their continued livelihood depends on
the answer. Drivers and trucking companies have been locked in a bitter labor dispute, causing
the truckers to strike last November in an effort to obtain more equitable working conditions.
At issue is the loss of employee status as companies now list them as independent contractors.
- In Calgary,
There's No Looking for a Detour From Your Route!
2015-01-27
If your future travels take you through Calgary, better make sure you take your checkbook
along. The city council is instituting a steep hike in the fine for straying from designated
trucking routes. Local regulations are designed to keep trucks and other heavy vehicles on the
city's major roads and thoroughfares. The intent is to prevent noise and obstacles from
disrupting quieter residential areas.
- Trucker Buddy International Connects Truckers to Kids Through Postcards
2015-01-22
For grammar and middle school aged children, Trucker Buddy International offers a fun,
real-life alternative to the typical textbook learning of geography, math, social studies, and
more according to the New York Times.
- More States Shift Road Repair Costs to Increased Trucking Taxation
2015-01-20
Tennessee, ranked second only to Texas by CNBC in state road quality nationwide, is currently
faced with the conundrum of growing road needs but declining fuel tax revenues. In an attempt to
deal with the situation, the state is wrestling with a number of solutions for handling funding
needs according to the Times Free Press. Among them: proposed taxes and fees trucking industry,
about 60 percent of which utilizes Tennessee's north-south and east-west corridors, I-75 and
I-40.
- More Fuel
Efficient Trucks on the Way, But Can You Afford One?
2015-01-15
Everybody loves saving money on gasoline, especially independent truckers. More miles per
gallon might just make or break your profit, but the long-term savings come at the cost of the
initial investment. Are you ready to buy a new truck just yet? New EPA rules already mandated
higher MPG for pickups and semis a few years ago. By the spring of 2015, we'll hear about the
next round of standards that will apply to model year 2018 and later.
- Check Out the February Truck Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee
2015-01-13
If you've never been able to check out the Truck Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee,
this year is a great year to make it an annual event! The Exhibition takes place from February
16-19, 2015, and it's packed full of great events for you and some of the most valuable members
of your fleet and team.
- Are You Having Trouble Finding a Place to Park Your Semi Between Hauls? Some
Cities Are Imposing Limits
2015-01-08
It's no secret that one of the challenges many truck drivers face is finding a place to park
their semis between loads. Even when you're loaded, you have to abide by the strict regulations
that are set forth by the DOT, and when it's time to park, you have to park. Breaking the rules
or altering your logbook can cause fines for your company, as well as problems for your license.
- Government Funding Bill Adds a Rollback of Key Trucker Legislation
2015-01-06
Last year, legislation supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association that required
truckers to take two full consecutive nights of rest following 70 hours of time spent driving
passed. While people on both sides of the aisle with concerns about truckers' safety supported
the bill, a December 2014 spending bill in Congress includes a provision that would reverse the
law.
- Place a "Want
to Buy Ad" That's Totally Free!
2015-01-01
If you're in the market for commercial trucks, trailers, equipment, or parts, you now have an
easy way to get sellers to come to you. The best part, it won't cost you a thing! All you need
to do is place a Want to Buy Ad on our Trucker to Trucker website, and wait for someone to
contact you about having what you need.
- Five Fun Facts
About Trucking and Truck Driving
2014-12-30
It's always fun to talk about the fun and unique facts surrounding truckers and the truck
driving industry. No matter how long you've been a truck driver, we'll bet there are some things
you never knew. Read on and test your knowledge about your important job.
- Turbine-Powered
Wave Semi Truck - Is This the Future?
2014-12-25
Walmart is known for low prices and savings its customers money on everything from eggplants to
electronics. Now, the mega-corporation believes it can lead the way in fuel savings for its
fleet of semi trucks that is used to transport all of those products along the highways.
- How do Truckers
Celebrate Christmas on the Road?
2014-12-23
Due to the nature of the job, truckers often miss out on enjoying holiday celebrations and
other family events throughout the year. Between the feelings of isolation from missing out, and
bleak, sun-light free wintry weather, staying in the holiday spirit can be tough.
- We'll Bet You Didn't
Know These Trucker Facts
2014-12-18
Truckers have their own lingo, lifestyle, and laws. Many of your family member's and
non-trucker friend's eyes glaze over when you start discussing work because they don't have much
knowledge about your chosen vocation. While you can't make someone take an interest in what you
love, you can forward these interesting quick facts about trucking to them. They may gain a
renewed appreciation for your job with these insights.
- 8 Facts About 18 Wheelers Do You
Know Them All?
2014-12-11
It's not hard to figure out where 18 wheelers get that name from, but do you know why we also
call them semi-trailer trucks? Here are some interesting bits of trivia and trucker tips that
you might not have known.
- How to Make Holidays
on the Road Special for Your Family
2014-12-09
While many people are able to unwind with family and friends during the holidays, it can be one
of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for truck drivers. Customers are counting on
you to make deliveries in time for Christmas sales. The weather tends to be awful at the same
time with winter storms causing unexpected delays and numerous road closings. There are still
things you can do to create cherished memories and even start holiday traditions that you and
your family look forward to each year.
- Are Tougher
Rules on the Way for Truck Driver Training?
2014-12-04
A recent lawsuit may change training requirements for those seeking to embark on a career in
the trucking industry. Though auto fatalities have dropped in recent years, fatalities involving
large trucks are on the rise, increasing by 4 percent in 2012. Injuries have also increased 18
percent, racking up an astounding 4,000 deaths and over 70,000 injuries.
- Trailer Tails and
Moose Bumpers, What's Next?
2014-12-02
The moment of inertia for a fully-loaded tractor-trailer is nothing compared to the difficulty
encountered when trying to pass much needed changes to trucking industry regulations. Senseless
regulatory differences between the United States and Canada further complicate the lives of
truckers and interfere with their ability to make a decent living.
- Will CSA Scoring Be
Stopped?
2014-11-27
No group of people is more concerned about highway safety than truckers. They rely on the
reliable and safe operation of their trucks to make a living, and their family and loved ones
travel the same roads as everyone else. The frustration all truck drivers and trucking company
owners have with the current Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring system is not
because drivers want to take unsafe shortcuts or cover-up poor practices.
- Trucking Really Ramps Up
for Business
2014-11-25
Truckers do more than move merchandise. They also move the economy. And with economic forecasts
looking solid, truckers can expect a steadily growing demand for freight services. That means
more jobs and more miles. Are you and your truck ready?
- Laws Slow
Self-Driving Truck Development
2014-11-20
Innovation frequently move faster than government. Whether it is the Federal Aviation
Administration blocking commercial use of drones or the Federal Communications Commission's
sluggish action on net neutrality, technology is moving at a blistering pace while the
government spends more money studying and debating regulations. Regardless of how self-driving
trucks may impact jobs and the economy, we can be sure the jobs of lobbyist and politicians are
secure.
- Truckers Battle Over Work
Hours
2014-11-18
Despite setbacks in the struggle, truckers continue to fight for better safety regulations. The
changes to trucking laws have negatively impacted productivity by at least 3 to 5 percent,
according to the American Trucking Association—without promising any real solution for driver
fatigue.
- One Mom's Battle to
Make Trucking Safer
2014-11-13
The Georgia mom of two teenage girls is doing everything she can to make sure other parents
never have to live through the tragedy she is currently facing. In May of 2013, Marianne Karth
was driving on the highway with her daughters, seventeen-year-old AnnaLeah and thirteen-year-old
Mary. Suddenly, her car was slammed from behind by a tractor trailer, which cause the car to
spin around and get pinned under another truck's trailer.
- What Are the Top Critical
Issues for Truckers
2014-11-11
Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute issues a list of the most critical
issues for truckers. Some indicate a need for change in trucking legislation, while others are
demonstrative of how much trucking legislation has improved the industry. Today, we'd like to
cover some of the top issues truckers are facing in 2014.
- Truck Drivers Are
in Demand as Shortfall Swells
2014-11-06
More American goods move by truck than any other mode of transportation, but a growing shortage
of commercial truck drivers has the potential to create a nationwide shipping crisis in the not
so distant future. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the trucking industry
is currently short of 30,000 drivers; but that shortfall is expected to swell to 200,000
truckers over the next 10 years.
- Hard to Find Semi Trailers
2014-11-04
Semi trailers are a hot commodity in the trucking community, but shopping for one is no easy
task. It presents a greater logistical problem than, say, finding the right pair of jeans.
Whether you're in the market to buy or sell, our trailer listings provide an online marketplace
where you can find the best prospects from the comfort of your recliner.
- MPG - What's In Store
for 2018 and Beyond for Trucks?
2014-10-30
With heavy-duty trucks and buses producing an estimated 20 percent of greenhouse gases in the
United States each year, it is understandable that any regulations to reduce America's
dependence on fossil fuels and lower the resulting emissions are going to target the efficiency
of long-haul tractor-trailers.
- The Value of Using Our
Ads to Sell Your Semi Truck
2014-10-28
When you're looking to sell your semi truck, you want a resource for truck advertising that's
going to be inexpensive, but effective. Unfortunately, those are hard to find. However, when you
take advantage of the options available at truckertotrucker.com, you'll find plenty of reasons
to place your ad with us.
- Price Negotiation Tips
2014-10-23
For most truck drivers, finding a truck they want is not difficult. Getting it for a good price
takes a bit more effort. Before you begin talking with a seller, make sure you have everything
ready on your side for the best negotiating position.
- Tips For Truckers -
The Best Hours For Trucking
2014-10-21
Anytime a new driver ask experienced drivers about the best time to drive, they get the same
response: Drive when you have to, sleep when you can. The road and customers can wreck havoc on
your nerves, making restful sleep difficult and sporadic. Even when you do get seven or so hours
of sleep, you can still spend your waking hours feeling run down and fatigued if you are on an
inconsistent schedule.
- Managing Your
Cellphone Data on a Long Haul
2014-10-16
Many truck drivers remember a time when their communication with the family was limited to pay
phones that were frequently out of order or being used by someone else when you were lucky
enough to find one and have a few minutes of down-time to use it. These days, it is difficult
for any of us to imagine life without Wi-Fi and our cellphones. Along with the convenience,
comes high cost and a potentially overwhelming array of choices.
- Trucking Hours -
Are You Being Forced Into a 5 Day Work Week?
2014-10-14
Being your own boss and setting you own work schedule are two of the top reasons you started
driving a truck. New government mandates are now restricting the total number of hours you can
work in a week and regulating your off hours, too. These regulations are altering the income and
independence of drivers.
- Keep
Fit with 15 Minute Exercises Perfect for Off Load Downtime
2014-10-09
You've reached your destination, and it's possible that it's been hours since you took a break
and stretched your muscles. It's also possible that you're not getting nearly as much exercise
as you'd like to get because of all the hours you spend on the road. Why not take advantage of
the time you have while your rig is being unloaded and get in a few quick exercises? If you're
not sure what types of exercises you can do in such a short amount of time, read on for some
great trucking tips that can help you stay in shape.
- Comfort is King
with Removable Seat Cushions
2014-10-07
The right seat cushion can make all the difference in the world, and it's a good idea to invest
in one that will last you a long time. Seat cushions can do much more than just give you a
comfortable ride.
- Tips For Truckers - Staying
In Shape
2014-10-02
Difficult, but not impossible. With just a little thought and pre-planning you can add some
health and fitness habits to your daily schedule. These tips will give you a head start on
creating your personal plan of action. Include 15 minutes of exercise every day. Schedule it
just as you would a doctor's appointment so you'll be less likely to let it slide. You don't
need a formal routine or equipment. It can be as simple as a walk around a truck stop or rest
area.
- Tips For Truckers
- Keeping Happy On The Long Haul
2014-09-30
The enjoyment most truckers get from their chosen lifestyle can start to wear thin on long
hauls. Opportunities to relax and think about yourself are few, if they exist at all, when you
are on the road with a deadline to meet and hundreds or thousands of people relying on you to
make that delivery. Follow these tips to stay upbeat, focused, and safe when you are making
those long hauls: