trucking tips
Understanding Semi-Truck Blind Spots and How to Manage Them Safely
Every tractor-trailer has blind spots, but they are not fixed areas that stay the same from one mile to the next. They change...
Construction Zone Safety for Truck Drivers: 8 Ways to Stay Safe When the Lanes Get Tight
Construction season means more than orange barrels and reduced speed limits. For truck drivers, every work zone requires adjusting to narrower lanes, changing...
Driving Tips for Truck Drivers During Severe Weather
Most truck drivers will encounter severe weather sooner or later. Thunderstorms can reduce visibility within minutes, high winds can make an empty trailer...
How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for a Road Evaluation
A lot of drivers walk into a road evaluation thinking the goal is to avoid mistakes. That sounds reasonable until you consider what...
The Complete Truck Driver Packing Guide for Life on the Road
Packing for a trucking job is about more than bringing enough clothes to get through a trip. The items drivers keep in the...
“I Should’ve Known Better” Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Never Forget
Every experienced driver has at least one moment they look back on and think, I knew better. It is part of learning the...
FMCSA Updates Key Resources for Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced nine initiatives aimed at supporting truck drivers and enhancing safety and efficiency in the industry. One...
Truck Drivers’ Guide to Building a Supportive Community Across America
Being on the road can get pretty lonely at times. But here’s something I’ve noticed: drivers all over the country are building real,...
Top Summer Maintenance Tasks That Keep Your Truck Road-Ready
Summer heat doesn’t just make the road tougher—it puts extra stress on your equipment. Staying ahead of seasonal wear can prevent expensive breakdowns...
How Smart Drivers Stack Multiple Load Boards for More Miles and Better Pay
For independent truck drivers and small fleet owners, relying on just one load board can limit opportunities and increase downtime. Freight availability, rates,...
