While things begin to open up in Manitoba, you still might be a little nervous about staying out in public for very long, and that’s understandable! But, spending time with your family is still a must! There are tons of things that you can do right in the comfort of your own home, but maybe, [...]
The trucking industry is a demanding, hard, and dangerous career. From being around heavy machinery constantly, being in ever-changing weather conditions, to driving itself, this job is not for the faint of heart. Here are just some of the dangers in truck driving and how to avoid them. Driving Tired While this one is a [...]
Who doesn't love ribs? With this recipe you can even make your own homemade tangy sauce from scratch! Make it at home and then warm it up out on the road. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. onion powder 2 rack baby back pork ribs 1 [...]
Ham, linguine, and Parmesan, how could you not love this recipe! Make this mouth-watering linguine carbonara with ham at home and enjoy it on the road! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh linguine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic 2 cups ham, diced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup frozen [...]
Developing good habits helps you become a better, safer, and more professional truck driver for the long haul. There are a lot of skills involved in getting your truck from point A to point B, and the best drivers can do that accident-free. Become an accident-free driver. Here are just a few tips and reminders [...]
They say jewelry is a girl’s best friend; well, dash cams are the equivalent of jewelry to a trucker! If you have been contemplating whether you should purchase a dash cam, this video will prove to you just how important one is! In this video, you will see how something as simple as a dash [...]
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, everybody’s stress level is high. You worry about your health and your loved ones’ health. You can’t take sick leave. Trucking companies can’t close their doors, and the demand for freight is never-ending. All this, and not to mention the regular stressors of a trucker’s life, takes a toll on [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic adding additional stressors to every trucker's life, we thought we'd round up some helpful blogs we've written over the years to help you adjust to life on the road as it is now. Life over the road has never been simple, and these articles from our blog will help you eat [...]
Even though you can’t go out and partake in events and activities, you, and your family, can still enjoy some family time! Take a look though our list of activities that you can do right at home that the whole family can enjoy. Arts, Crafts, and Games 1. Have a Movie Night – A movie [...]
Pilot Flying J truck stops are working hard to keep operations open for drivers while they continue to complete their daily lives over the road. Please read through these important updates from Pilot Flying J so that you know what to expect while your working. Travel Center operations: All of our 780 travel centers in [...]
