Summer is not the most pleasant season for being on the road, especially for truck drivers. Summer is right behind the corner so temperatures are going to rise and asphalt is going to heat up. Making a few adjustments is essential for beating the heath and feeling more comfortable. Why are dry roads riskier? Even …
As the trucking industry is very dynamic, not only in terms of load volume but also of last-minute schedule changes and route issues, truck drivers need someone behind the scene to help them scale and manage their fleet. Thus, a freight dispatcher plays a critical role in a driver’s work-life. At the very beginning of …
It seems that among other safety tips, personal safety on the road is very neglected. Truckers need to take care of their vehicle conditions, breaks, and speed limit, but very little attention is paid to their own security. Even though people still imagine truck drivers like those in the movies and think they are a …
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Unlike ten years ago when truck stops were used only for fueling, today after numerous changes truck stops have gone through, they have much more to offer. As the trucking industry needs have been changing, more amenities have become incorporated. Instead of small, old, filthy, and neglected premises, today truck drivers can enjoy modern facilities …
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In the past couple of years, more and more big businesses choose small and mid-size trucking and logistics companies for their needs. Up to now, it hasn’t been a frequent choice. Instead, big companies were always cooperating with other big companies. However, things have changed so let’s see what might be the reason and what …
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Most truckers have at least once in their trucking career experienced a serious health crisis as a result of their working conditions. Poor eating habits are one of the most important causes of harmed health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is pretty challenging for truck drivers. However, healthy eating on the road takes a bit of …
How many times have you thought that choosing a good job can improve the quality of your life? Seldom have you considered your job as your lifestyle? Life usually comes after the working hours, right? Well, for some people that’s not the case indeed. In certain industries such as trucking, work-life balance simply does not …
A cowboy on the highway, an overweight, and lazy older guy, a foul-mouthed alcoholic, or a person that’s doing his job and driving the U.S. economy? The image of truck drivers has been evolving for years, even decades. Though the truck drivers’ stereotypes will always be present, trying to break them is what we all …
As we headed into another year a few months ago, the trucking industry keeps on facing a lot of challenges. Getting into gear brings inevitable issues. However, it’s still an enduring enterprise that has a lot to offer. Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentleman, and let’s navigate away from the top 3 most common trucking …
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