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 [...]
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 [...]
The Ohio Department of Transportation has launched a new campaign warning motorist that the biggest threat on the road isn’t big rigs, but their own driving habits. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, of all fatal car-truck crashes in the state, only 10-15% were the fault of the trucker, leaving an 85-90% chance that [...]
Hamburger soup is a great winter staple recipe. It freezes well, so you can make it at home and take it with you on the road. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion finely chopped 28 oz can of tomatoes 2 cups water 3 10 oz cans of consomme or beef broth 1 can [...]
We are looking for winter images of life on the road to use on our blog, share with our fleet, and our Facebook friends. From the interesting rest areas to the extreme changes in weather, the fuel pumps to the loading docks – there are photo opportunities all around us and we want you to [...]
In the trucking world, where every second counts, downtime is your worst enemy. Of course, this is true any time of the year but in winter there are additional causes of downtime that truckers have to contend with. Keep your downtime limited this winter with these helpful tips. Fuel DO Keep [...]
Start your day off right with a quick and easy, slightly altered, home cooked meal you can make right in the microwave. This french toast will have the same great taste, even if it's cooked slightly different than you would at home. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/4 teaspoon ground [...]
Movember is here! That wonderful time of year when men hide the razors and let their facial hair grow wild, well that is if you are manly enough to grow anything besides some peach fuzz. Oh, calm down, we’re just kidding around. Movember is actually less about growing moustaches and more about raising awareness for [...]
