February 2, 2023
AgencyRequirements to be a Truck Driver
Requirements to be a Truck Driver You’ve watched the big rigs roll down the highway. You’ve seen the movie images of the nomadic trucker. You inhale the smell of diesel on a cool morning and it makes you smile. You want to be a truck driver. To make your dream a reality, there are criteria […]
January 26, 2023
AgencyHow to Make your Truck your Home Away from Home
How to Make your Truck your Home Away from Home You’ve heard it said, heck, I’ve even said it, “Being a truck driver isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle.” Part of this lifestyle means living unconventionally. Who chooses to live away from home, possibly away from family, and in a truck that […]
January 19, 2023
AgencyStrategies Truck Drivers Can Use to Be Successful
Strategies Truck Drivers Can Use to Be Successful Being a successful truck driver entails much more than simply good driving skills. In fact, while most of your time is spent driving, it’s these other strategies or skills that can make or break your career. Make Safety a Priority Being in care and control of your […]
January 12, 2023
AgencyTips for New Truck Drivers
Tips for New Drivers Welcome to a new world that few understand and fewer get to experience! Being a truck driver can be a great career for the right person, or simply a job if you choose to make it one. But let’s be clear and honest off the top: The first year is […]
November 21, 2022
AgencyTips for Purchasing a New Truck
Tips for Purchasing a New Truck You’ve made the decision. You’re taking the ride into the new world of truck ownership. Maybe you’re still considering your options and want to know more. Either way, there are many points to consider before taking the leap into the driver’s seat of your new truck and they vary […]
November 7, 2022
AgencyBest Practices for Truck Drivers to Avoid Accidents
Every day, professional drivers head out from their homes, company yards, or any number of truck stops and rest areas across the nation. The average trucker driver puts in around 100,000 miles each year, putting them at a higher risk of vehicular accidents than the general population simply because of the time spent on the […]
October 31, 2022
Agency7 of the Best (and unique) Truck Stops in America
Being a truck driver means long hours on the road, oftentimes filled with traffic and random delays. At the end of the driving day, it’s best to have a clean and safe place to park your rig, but it’s also nice to have a good time and access to some essential services. Today’s truck stops […]
July 26, 2022
AgencyTips on Preparing Your Big Rig For Summer
Tips on Preparing Your Big Rig For Summer “Hot fun in the summertime!” Sly and the Family Stone proclaimed my favorite season to be filled with hot fun. I have a folding lawn chair in my truck. I’ve had barbecues at the loading dock. I’ve read under a tree. I love summer trucking! But breaking […]
July 6, 2022
AgencyThe Pros and Cons of Long Haul Truck Driving
Pros and Cons of Long Haul Truck Driving The life of a long-haul truck driver is glamourized, to some degree, by TV and film. And by drivers themselves! When I was looking to get into trucking, I had CB in my van. I got on the radio and connected with a couple of […]
June 28, 2022
AgencyTruck Driver Requirements: What You Need To Know
Truck Driver Requirements: What You Need To Know You’ve watched the big rigs roll down the highway. You’ve seen the movie images of the nomadic trucker. You inhale the smell of diesel on a cool morning and it makes you smile. You want to be a truck driver. To make your dream a reality, […]