- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Is Bringing
Your Child Along for the Ride a Good Idea For Truckers?
2014-09-23
If you've ever taken one of your kids with you on the road, you know how their faces light up
when they hear about your plans. Even so, it might not be a good idea for you to bring them
along, no matter how much fun you both think it's going to be.
- The Growing Problem of Cargo Theft
2011-11-08
In the good old days truck drivers might have to worry about weigh stations, speed traps, other
drivers not paying attention. Now, truck drivers have to worry about thieves stealing their
cargo.
- $2.6M Study Devoted to Atlantic Trucker's Health Concerns
2011-05-01
Today, we're taking a look a new Canadian study researching why truckers are experiencing a
reduced lifespan compared to the rest of the population: University of Moncton professor, Michel
Johnson, is conducting a study to find out why truckers in Atlantic Canada seem to have a life
span that is 10 years under the norm.
- Trucker to
Trucker Valentine's Day Special
2011-02-14
Valentine's Day comes round once a year, like Christmas, but this is the special day for love.
Life as a trucker is hard all round on every aspect of life, but nothing is probably rougher on
a marriage or relationship than to be away for most of the year – so you need to take maximum
advantage of what this day brings and what it can mean for your significant other.
- Top Six Trucker Songs
2011-01-23
C.W. McCall hit the charts with what was a novelty song to support the film of the same name –
Convoy. Ever since then, every trucker is supposed to know the lyrics by heart as part of
passing their written CDL test, or at least that's what the rest of the non-trucker public
believes.
- Best Buy on a Bug
Deflector for Trucks
2009-11-09
There are many products on the market to make a truckers life easier and even more fun, but a
good bug deflector can make your life easier, save you money on windshield repairs and make your
truck look good!
- Road Dogs on Hogs
2009-04-22
Road Dogs on Hogs has brought together two passions, trucking and motorcycling with a website
and a group of people, that started in 2004 to have some fun in Sturgis.
- Aaron Tippin "In
Overdrive"
2009-03-18
Aaron Tippin's new CD In Overdrive is on the shelves and going fast! Get your copy now and head
on down the highway.
- On The Road -
The Original Florida Kid - Week 47
2008-11-22
Daniel Audet's on the road week 47, catch up on all the latest truck tech, trucking news, and
all around great info.
- Trucker
Movie - International Drive and Deliver
2008-11-17
The Trucker movie, Drive and Deliver premiers the new Lone Star truck by Navistar on the road
with three genuine long haul-drivers like you.
- Easy to Use Digital
Cameras
2008-07-01
Easy to use digital cameras can be found in many stores today, even most truck stops, and are
much easier that you can imagine.
- Portable Lap Desks
2008-06-27
Portable lap desks for Truckers can make life much more simple by keeping everything at your
fingertips.
- Truckercise
- Health and Fitness for Truckers
2008-06-25
A study as to why the death rate in Truckers is eleven times higher than the general workforce.
- Some Good News For
Trucking
2008-04-25
Senator Snowe has also proposed a six cent reduction in the diesel fuel tax which will make it
the same as the federal tax on gasoline.
- Truckers Manifesto: What
We Want!
2008-03-28
Truckers feel like they're caught between a rock and a hard place. There's talk about a
shutdown to protest fuel costs, but problems in the trucking industry go much deeper.
- Is Private
Equity Helping or Hurting Trucking?
2008-03-12
Private equity firms now provide the bulk of financing in the trucking industry. Is their drive
for profits hurting or helping the industry?
- Truck Loads
- Truck Drivers Looking for Loads
2008-02-08
Truck loads and I mean lots of them, Truck Drivers looking for loads use RightNowLoads.com.
- What
Makes Truckers Quit and What Gets Them Fired?
2007-10-12
A survey of truck fleet managers reveals the top reasons truck drivers quit and why they get
fired or laid off.
- Living With Diabetes - dLifeTV
2007-07-21
For people with diabetes, getting control of one’s glucose levels is always the ultimate goal,
but for many it’s an ongoing struggle.