We found some newsworthy things in trucking that we think you should know about. It’s exciting times in trucking. From a Tesla truck to the upcoming ELD mandate coming into effect – there’s plenty of things happening!
December 18 will come and go as any other day for us because of the hard work and dedication of our drivers and our team. Becoming compliant with the ELD mandate hasn’t been easy. Our drivers have been professionals and have learned to adapt to the change. We’d like to thank them for working hard and making the changes that needed to be made. Great Job!
As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, but some of us may not be feeling that right about now. Being a trucker during the holidays can certainly take its toll on you and your family. Overall, this is the busiest season of the year in trucking, in family gatherings, in [...]
Picking the right gift can be a time consuming and difficult task. Let us help you find the perfect gift for the trucker on your list with these great gift ideas. Compact Microwave Oven A compact microwave oven is a great gift idea for truckers. It will help them save money on the [...]
On occasion, we’ve heard from a few drivers who don’t like parking overnight in or near border towns if it can be avoided. It’s not universal as lots of drivers don’t have a problem parking there overnight – there are several large truck stops in each of those towns.
Family time is important. As drivers, we need to make the most of our home time. Here are a few things you and your family might enjoy. There’s a lot of Christmas stuff but not only Christmas stuff.
The average trip for our drivers lasts between 6-8 days and we try to get your HOS restart at home!
Accurate and legal load weights are the responsibility of the truck driver, not the shipper. It is up to you, as a professional, to ensure that you don’t exceed the allowable weight limit for where you are. Know Your Limits in the U.S. For your average tandem tractor-trailer, your maximum gross vehicle weight is 80,000 [...]
Being a truck driver can certainly be hard on your body. Hours of sitting and lumping freight can create multiple discomforts that can be difficult to treat, especially if you don't know what to do. Appling ice or heat can help you combat and ease many of the aches and pains you develop. Here is [...]
It's never dull in the trucking industry. Here's what caught our eye in trucking over the past couple of weeks. Arizona wants commercialized rest areas, calls prohibition 'archaic and nonsensical' - Per federal law, states are not allowed to permit commercial activities at rest areas. A few exceptions include items designed to promote tourism, travel-related [...]
