Tuesday, August 30, 2016Have you heard the statement higher the degree, higher paying job? If you have it is myth. Truck Driving is a career that does not require any degree and can pay just as much, if not more in some cases than a high ranked degree. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 A Portable Church for Truckers: About Truck Stop Ministries Courtesy of Edward Green Truck drivers have a tough profession that demands life dedication to hauling freight over the road. Over the road trucking requires drivers to spend weeks on their route until they finally return home. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 12, 2016 Increase your following distance during adverse road, weather and traffic conditions. During extreme adverse road and weather conditions, find a safe place to park and wait until conditions improve. Slow down well in advance of intersections and toll booths. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 11, 2016Many people have trouble determining what the difference is in an insurance company versus an insurance agency, especially since the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. The simple answer is: one is part of a whole. Any major insurance carrier brand names you recognize from television are companies. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 10, 2016Roadside inspections are a means of enforcement of the motor carrier safety laws established to help ensure a safer highway environment. Here are the top 10 Driver Violations that you need to be aware of! Top 10 Driver Violations: Log Violation Drivers record of duty status not current READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 9, 2016Each Year rear-end collisions account for millions of dollars in property damage and bodily injury losses. While collisions between any two vehicles is highly dangerous, a rear-end collision involving a large commercial vehicle greatly increases the risk of serious injuries and substantial property damage losses. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 4, 2016Home-Schooling In A Truck Means The Country Is A Classroom By Road King on August 27, 2014 Jim Morrison • Sun Valley, California • Driving for 20 years I’ve been a truck driver for 20 years. My wife Lorraine and I have a six-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 3, 2016Every dog owner knows why dogs are called “man’s best friend.” But perhaps no group knows it better than truck drivers. More than 45 percent of American households have dogs, but more than 60 percent of truck drivers report having pets; more than 40 percent report traveling with them in their trucks. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 28, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (4/4) Take care of yourself. You must take care of yourself out on the road. You're working hard out there, so when you can, give yourself a break. Take in some of the tourist attractions you've always wanted to see. Go to some of the famous truck stops and look around. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 27, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (3/4) Communicate with everyone often and professionally. There will be days when things aren't going as planned. As a a matter of fact, this will of ten be the case in trucking. Tires blowing up, loading is delayed, electrical systems die, many things can and will happen over your trucking career. READ MORE >>
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