Schools out, Canada Day and Independence Day are just around the corner, and everyone is ready for summer! Starting this weekend, and spanning over the next two months, there is going to be increased traffic across North America as people head out to celebrate and families take to the highways for summer vacations and weekend [...]
All work and no play makes drivers go CRAZY! There is always an abundance of things to do while your in for your days off, but making sure that you get in some quality time with family and friends should be a top priority. Leave the chores behind and get out to one of these [...]
Staying up to date with what's happening in the trucking industry makes the job easier. Here are some articles from the past couple of weeks that you should check out. Texting and driving: A case for greater punishment - Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. During the weeklong blitz, enforcers will focus on traffic violations, seat belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance. Driving behaviors that will be targeted during the week include: speeding distracted driving texting failure [...]
Summer holidays are just around the corner! For those of us with kids, this often means summer road trips and vacations, and for drivers with kids - ride alongs!
We have written a lot about trucking over the years; focusing on safety and helping drivers develop and hone their skills so that they can have a successful career. Whether you are a rookie driver, just starting out over the road, or have been driving for years, there is always something to learn or brush [...]
We do an awful lot of writing about how to get a job in the trucking industry and how, now especially, the demand for professional drivers is higher than we have seen in over a decade. And yet, there seem to many drivers out there that just can’t seem to get on with a company. [...]
During the hot summer months, there is nothing better than tossing together a quick cold meal! Try out this Greek Pasta salad recipe which works well as a meal on its own or as a side to your perfect BBQ! INGREDIENTS 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice [...]
The trucking industry is always abuzz with activity. Stay up-to-date with changes and news that can affect the way you do your job. Cop offers tips on securing your load - Brent Hoover has been an Indiana State Trooper for more than 13 years and a certified truck inspector for six. In this video, Trooper Hoover [...]
We're just about halfway through one of the busiest years the trucking industry has seen in over a decade. With the busiest months still ahead of us, and freight volumes continuing to rise, there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. There is a lot of information out there on the capacity crunch and how trucking [...]
