The Mother Road. The Will Rogers Highway. America’s Main Street. No matter what you call it, Route 66 has been an iconic part of American culture for over 100 years. This historic highway was one of the first transcontinental roads in the United States and was a major thoroughfare for westward expansion. Today, Route 66 …
Ready or not, winter has arrived. And so have the holidays. This season is the ideal month to concentrate on family traditions. The holiday season offers so many wonderful things to do in winter such as crafts, holiday prepping, social games, trips, cooking, and outdoor activities. Long hours behind the wheel and days or weeks …
Ever gone hundreds of miles and realized you don’t remember a foot of it, stops, turns, etc? You’re driving as usual and suddenly you see a sigh informing you you have 80 miles to reach your destination. You don’t remember anything in between the previous sign and the next telling you you’re 20 miles away. …
Truck drivers usually despise the thought of spending so many hours doing paperwork. Few people truly enjoy it. Nevertheless, it is a necessary evil in many professions. Besides being boring, managing paperwork is a serious responsibility too. Record keeping tips can really help get over the monotonous and repetitive steps. Documentation needs to be up-to-date all …
As we have just headed into the fall season, truck drivers will face driving challenges way different from those in summer. For many truck drivers, fall is just a stopover on the road to the winter freeze. However, don’t be deceived. As we approach the end of September, traffic and roadway conditions significantly change. Fall safety …
You, as a truck driver, spend a lot of time in your truck. Besides driving, when you’re on the road, you need a place to sleep, do your paperwork, eat, take breaks, etc. All of these activities take place in your vehicle. Thus, your truck needs to be equipped and to have everything you really …
Being on the road so often might seem to be a great way to save money but there are many hidden costs that those who are not involved in trucking are not aware of. Actually, saving money on the road is pretty challenging. But, hey, everything starts with a plan and smart money saving tips. …
The mental health of truck drivers is an essential part of their everyday life. The competitive market and the nature of the industry have created a work culture where drivers work too much. As a result, they experience proper sleep deficiency which leads to fatigue. Loneliness on the road adds up to the list that …
The trucking industry is on the rise and as such, it offers plenty of opportunities starting from an exciting adventure to good earnings. However, the benefits don’t come without some costs. Irregular working hours and much time spent on the road are a real burden for truckers. The nature of a trucking career can make …
Nowadays when the question of gender diversity is much represented, we are wondering how the employment of women in the trucking industry is encouraged. Are the obstacles women face in the trucking industry minimized or they have just learned how to cope with them. To what extent have things changed for women in the trucking …
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