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A Trucker’s Guide to the Risks of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving has become one of the greatest dangers to motorists on American highways. As handheld technology continues to develop and become more sophisticated at a breakneck pace, the average driver is progressively more tempted to avert their eyes from the road and play with their phones, radios, etc. Commercial Truckers and Distracted Driving As … Read More

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10 Winter Trucking Safety Tips

Driving an 18-wheeler across the country can be exceptionally difficult during the winter months. Major snow and ice storms can be very dangerous for truck drivers to venture into to deliver their loads from place to place. It’s important for truckers to alter their driving to be extra cautious during dangerous conditions. Good maneuverability skills … Read More

‘Uber Freight’ is Making Waves in the Trucking Industry

Uber is a name known across the country as the savior for needed car rides, and more recently, food delivery. Now, Uber is trying to conquer the trucking industry. On December 26th, Uber launched a new site, Uber Freight. The site leaves a lot of questions unanswered as it only features a moving picture of … Read More

Tweet Your Way to Trucking Success: 4 Social Media Ideas for Trucking Companies

Trucking Companies: Why tweet? Social media has assumed such an omnipotent role in everyday life that businesses of all types—trucking included— must have a twitter/Facebook marketing plan if they are to remain competitive. Having a strong “social media game” provides a venue to show your customers the personal aspects that sets your trucking company apart … Read More

Owner-Operators: Pimp Out Your Big Rig

Tricked Out Trucks The semi-truck is more than simply a truck driver’s office—it is where he or she works, sleeps, eats and travels. There are very few other professions in which one spends days, or even weeks, of their lives in one room. It is thereby crucial that the inside of a sleeper truck is … Read More

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Tips for Truck Drivers to Stay Awake on the Road

Lack of sleep and driver fatigue is one of the largest causes of traffic accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found through its research that you are twice as likely to be involved in a wreck if you haven’t gotten appropriate sleep and you are not well-rested. And, for truck drivers, … Read More

Eco-Friendly Trucking Proves to be on the Horizon

Semi-trucks are a demonstration of man’s ability to invent and innovate—most of us take for granted the sheer power of the machines. Not so long ago, it would have been inconceivable that one vehicle could carry 80,000 pounds efficiently and quickly. However, as impressive as the modern truck may be, there is a striking flaw … Read More

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In Need of a New Class 8? Now is the Time to Buy

Are you in the market for a new big rig? Stats have shown that used truck sales have tanked in the past two months. With this being said, the price of trucks are continuing to fall rapidly. This could be the perfect opportunity for your trucking company to get a new (used) truck. Trucks built … Read More

The Millennial Potential: Attracting a Younger Generation to the Trucking Industry

Since the economy’s recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, the trucking industry has experienced increases in not only its popularity, but also its demand for employees. More recently, trucking companies’ demand for drivers has reached an all-time high as they continue to expand their businesses, resulting in a shortage of almost 40,000 drivers. Trucking companies … Read More

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