While the flu can seem similar to a common cold, the symptoms are usually more severe. Fever, body aches, extreme tiredness and a dry cough are more common with the flu than with a common cold. Also, the flu is more likely to lead to serious problems like pneumonia, bacterial infections and hospitalization. Getting the [...]
More than 13,000 brake system inspections on trucks and buses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be conducted during the annual inspection spree. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks and buses, which poses a serious risk to driver and public safety. Brake [...]
Meatloaf is a quick easy lunch or dinner for busy truck drivers. You can either make this ahead of time at home to freeze and take with you, or cook it on the road in a lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers 3/4 cup shredded [...]
A first aid kit is one of those seldom used and often forgotten about, yet important things we should all have on hand. Truck drivers should have a first aid kit in the truck with them for those unexpected small injuries that can occur while they are over the road. By being prepared you won't [...]
Living in a semi can sometimes seem like a balancing act. There is only so much room in the cab and no way to renovate to make more. One common question that a lot of our new drivers ask us is “What exactly should we bring in with us?” We’ve put together a check list [...]
If you're just starting out in the trucking industry there are a few useful tools that you will want to make sure have have on the road with you. While some companies may provide some of these tools, it is most often up to the driver to ensure that these tools are easily at hand. [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can get kind of boring, especially when you've been eating the same truck stop food for years! Maybe it's time to start bringing meals from home. This Thai Chicken Meatball recipe is easy to make, freezes well and prepares 6 home cooked meals for you to take in [...]
Here’s an easy dinner that you can toss together in about 5 minutes. These packs can be made in the truck using your lunch box stove or cooked at home and warmed up on the road. Either way you’ll be smiling with this delicious home cooked meal. INGREDIENTS 1 package Stuffing mix; chicken flavor 1 [...]
Enjoying a great home cooked meal while you're over the road isn't impossible; it just takes a little planning. This meal doesn't heat up so well and is best prepared when you want to eat it, but if you have an electric frying pan in the truck it's quick and easy to put together. INGREDIENTS [...]
Your truck is your home away from home and it is important to keep it clean for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, you spend a lot of time in the truck, having a clean and tidy work and sleep area will help you feel better and make it a lot easier to stay [...]