Normally we're sharing healthy make at home meal options for truck drivers but let's face it, sometimes we all like to enjoy something a little sweet. If you're looking to try out something a little different, why not try making a batch of brookies? Part cookie, part brownie this is sure to satisfy your sweet [...]
It’s tornado season, actually, there are a few in the United States, and once you factor in that tornado season tends to move northward from late winter to mid-summer; it pretty much lasts all year. The Southern States see more tornados from March to May; the Southern Plains from May to early June; the Northern [...]
For allergy sufferers this is one of the worst times of the year; being a truck driver with allergies is, at least, ten times worse. There is no hiding from your job or the pollen and other lovely allergens that are floating through the air. There is no cure for allergies, and truck drivers must [...]
Let's face it, it can get boring eating the same thing day in and day out. Truck drivers are probably more affected by this as they face the same truck stop food across the country. Changing things up a little adds variety to your life and goes a long way to increasing a truck driver's [...]
The spring road restrictions in Manitoba and nearby jurisdictions are now in effect and it is important for all truck drivers to be prepared for detours, especially when making rural pickups and deliveries. Manitoba spring road restrictions will be in effect until May 31, 2016. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted [...]
Traffic signals have been known to fail from time to time. Be it during the harsh cold of the winter months, power outages or mechanical failure, motorists need to know what to do when they approach an intersection that has become uncontrolled. When a traffic signals at an intersection fail completely, meaning they are totally [...]
Manitoba always seems to be bustling with a variety of activities to participate in. One thing is for sure, there is never a shortage of things to choose from. Being a truck driver, it can be difficult to make time to participate in these activities, but when your home, it may be good to get [...]
In getting ready to file your 2015 taxes, truck drivers need to sit down with their log book and figure out just how many meals they are eligible to claim on their taxes. We’ll give you the basics in this article, but if you’re needing more information on claiming meals and lodging expenses, check out [...]
Are you looking for some easy to make, hearty recipes to take on the road with you? Check out this Irish Stew recipe. It's perfect to heat up in the microwave for a quick, filling lunch or dinner while you're out on the road. INGREDIENTS 1 lb Beef stew meat 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 [...]
Working for a good trucking company and working for a bad one has something in common – it’s on you, the driver. This is your career and you need to take control of it. Part of it is having a good outlook and working well with others to get the job done; another part is [...]
