Top Healthy Diets for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers face strict regulations limiting the number of hours they work in a day. Consequently, many focus on delivering the shipments on time that they forget about their health. The nature of the job is also not forgiving, because being behind the wheel means living a sedentary lifestyle. At Knight Transportation, we understand these…
Read MoreHow To Improve Truck Fuel Efficiency
When long-haul truckers are paid by the mile, or by time, they may be tempted to drive faster or stay out on the road longer, to earn more money. However, there is a downside to doing so which you may not have considered. That downside comes in the form of fuel efficiency and ultimately higher…
Read MoreHow Truck Drivers Stay Fit On The Road | Truck Driver Fitness
Over the road truck driving jobs lets you see the world through your windshield. Yet it also means that you are sleeping, eating and relaxing in your big rig. As a result, truck driver fitness often takes a backseat. It becomes all too easy to slip into the bed sleeper after a long day of…
Read MoreTrucker Maintenance Tips
Trucker Maintenance Tips – In trucking, the big costs are fuel, equipment, and maintenance. So maintenance tips and reminders pay. Proactive maintenance can also save both time and money by keeping a truck on the right side of the safety regulations and keeping jobs running smooth. Make Your Smart Phone Your Assistant Most every truck…
Read MoreElectronic Logging Device Myths [Infographic]
Ever since Electronic Logging Devices (ELD’s) came out years ago, there has been a lot of rumors, myths, and misinformation. There’s no doubt that this is a big change to the trucking industry, but having all the facts is the first step in being prepared. In our earlier post “Trucking Electronic Logging Devices – Are Your Ready”…
Read MoreLearn How To Become A Truck Driver And Start Earning High Wages
Many people consider a career as a truck driver for a variety of reasons. The freedom of the open road, not having a boss supervise their every move and, of course, it pays well. Rookie drivers are earning more than $40,000 and those veteran team outfits are pulling down about $90,000. Consider that trucking school…
Read MoreKnight-Swift Transportation Announces Early Adoption of Federal Compliance Mandate
Company leads transportation industry in implementing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration electronic logging device rule — or ELD mandate. PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Knight-Swift Transportation is pleased to announce that it has become the largest truckload company to meet the December 2017 Federal ELD deadline. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the final electronic logging device rule…
Read More6 Ways for Truck Drivers to Stay Alert At Night
The trucking industry is a serious business. When you’re behind the wheel, you’re taking your safety and the safety of the people around you into your own hands. No one ever means to get into an accident, but driving at night raises the risk. The good news is that there are a number of tried…
Read MoreDemand For Women Truck Drivers Growing In 2018
The trucking industry has historically been comprised of over the road truck drivers who are men. However, times are changing and trucking jobs for women are on the rise. As a woman considering a job as a trucker now is the prime time for you to get behind the wheel. The industry needs more qualified…
Read MoreTrucking Electronic Logging Devices – Are You Ready?
The trucking industry has to finish undergoing a major transformation. All truck drivers need to transition to electronic logging devices from the paper logs that they currently use to document their adherence to federal regulations when it comes to how many hours they spend on the road. Here is some information about the electronic logging…
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