How To Avoid Overweight Truck Fines
No one wants to pay overweight truck fines, but they are hard to avoid at times. As the driver, you may or may not know the weight, and the shipper may be trying to sneak a little more onboard. Even so, you will be held accountable, and the violation could go on your driving record…
Read MoreTruck Driver Safety: Why Every Trucker Needs a Dash Cam
With all the accidents on the road, drivers need to protect themselves the best they can—and dash cams can help. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has long recommended all trucks be equipped with a camera. These days every trucker needs a dash cam, here’s why. Legal protection It’s an unfortunate fact of life, truckers…
Read MoreTruck Driver Time Management
Are you new to truck driving? Of the many questions asked by rookie drivers, one of the most common is how many miles you should be driving. While this is a reasonable question, the better question to ask is how do you manage your time? Truck driver time management is so important because without it…
Read MoreHow Truckers Pass Time on Long Hauls
Truckers work very long hours and spend a lot of time sitting. You do have to pay attention to the road, but there may still be hours of nothing but Interstate to see, and not much to pay attention to. While long haul truckers do need to pay attention, they may need distractions to stay…
Read MoreMaking Your Semi Truck a Home Away from Home
The cab of a truck is more than just the space inside a vehicle for long-haul truckers. Long hours behind the wheel, and days far from your home, means that you may be spending more time in your truck than anywhere else. It is a home in a sense to a lot of truckers, so why…
Read MoreTruck Driver Weight Lifting On The Road Tips
Every job has its risks and dangers, and for truckers sitting still may be the greatest risk that is faced. Long hours of not moving leads to a lot of health issues. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found truckers were twice as likely to be obese than the rest of the…
Read MoreTop 7 Tips When Choosing A Truck Driving School
After making the choice to become a truck driver, your next big decision is where to go to truck driving school. After all, this one decision will directly affect your success within the field for years to come so it should be one you consider thoroughly. The following are seven tips you should keep in…
Read MoreTop Truck Driving Schools In Arizona
A truck driving career is a great way to see the country and make money at the same time. It is also a career choice that is growing by leaps and bounds, especially within the state of Arizona. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics claims the demand for truck drivers is currently growing faster…
Read MoreHow To Prevent A Semi Truck Jackknife
Ever use or seen a pocketknife? The term “jackknife” comes from a pocketknife folding configuration. The collision term “jackknife” refers to a truck accident where a truck with two separate parts (a cab and a trailer) folds in on itself at the point of separation. The cab and trailer swivel where they are linked together,…
Read MoreTruckers: How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle Over the Road
Making your living as an over the road truck driver can be a great way to see the country. Imagine enjoying the scenery alongside the freeways across the great expanse that is this beautiful nation. Of course, as with any job, this too has its risks. Though you might assume the biggest risk over the…
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