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. Florida rolls out truck parking availability notices on I-95 and I-4, plans expansion Last month, electronic signs in Brevard, Flagler and Seminole counties began displaying running totals of available parking slots at [...]
If you’re in trucking school or a recent graduate of trucking school with a shiny new CDL, chances are you’re chomping at the bit to get signed on with a company so you can start earning. Here are 5 starter tips that every rookie driver needs to be aware of. Knowing them, and owning up [...]
Just because you're a truck driver doesn't mean you have to forego the greatest summer activity ever created. Get yourself a portable grill and try out this juicy, spicy, wonderfully sticky barbecued chicken recipe today! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons dry mustard, [...]
Driving is very much a visual task, so what is a driver to do when the visibility is reduced? The best advice for driving in fog is – don’t, but we all know that just isn’t possible most of the time. So, when you get caught out in the fog, here are 8 tips to [...]
Brake Safety Week, scheduled for September 16 to 22, 2018, is an annual event run by the CVSA that focuses on brake safety and education. The goal is to reduce the number of highway crashes caused by faulty braking systems on commercial motor vehicles by conducting roadside inspections and educating drivers, mechanics, owner-operators and others on [...]
Being married to a trucker is challenging, to say the least, but if you’re a trucker spouse newbie, it can be the most demanding and exhausting struggle you will face as both a spouse and as a couple. We’re not going to lie to you, it’s rough, but the bright side is, it does get [...]
It is pretty common to worry about driving around semi trucks. They are massive, they have a ton of blind spots, and there is a general negative view of the professionalism and safety standards that truck drivers possess. We’re not going to lie to you or try to pull the wool over your eyes. There [...]
Surf & Turf is a favourite meal choice for so many of us. Why wait until you get home to cook it up. Check out the foil pack recipe that can easily be made on a portable BBQ or in a lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1" cubes 1/4 lb. shrimp, [...]
Aggressive drivers and road rage are serious safety concerns and they make our roadways less safe. Aggressive driving includes tailgating, speeding, unsafe lane changes, inappropriate use of lights or horn, inappropriate gestures, and actions to intimidate others on the road. Aggressive driving increases the risk of an accident or collision. It is everyone's responsibility to conduct themselves [...]
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 [...]
