Data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests the number of American truckers is at an all-time high, with approximately 3.5 million men and women delivering goods across the country. However, industry insiders say these numbers are misleading, and in... (Read More)
Long haul trucking is a lot of fun, but it also requires you to work long hours and spend extended periods of time away from your friends and family. Truckers aren't considered the healthiest professionals, either. When you combine a primarily... (Read More)
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation released a report suggesting the trucking industry had only added a paltry 400 jobs since January.
For many in the business, that number was hard to swallow. Especially considering between... (Read More)
Professional trucking is an hours game. Most companies pay drivers by the mile, so truckers tend to log as much time as possible, without exceeding Hours-of-Service Limits. While this method of driving works to an extent, one mistake on the road can... (Read More)
Three of America's five most dangerous highways are located in the western United States and feature a wide selection of jaw-dropping topography, including stunning mountain vistas, steep alpine grades, and narrow, one-way roads—sometimes without... (Read More)
Here at Double D Distribution, we're proud to contribute to America's thriving trucking industry. Although we're familiar with how vital trucking is, many members of the general public don't. Business Insider recently published a list titled, "11... (Read More)
Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: trucking's busy season. Even though there's plenty of incentive to go, go, go, make sure you're doing it safely. Here are three important safety reminders.
Tire pressure. The warmer... (Read More)
Summer 2019 arrives June 21, and it's already predicted to be a hot one, particularly out west. In fact, when The Old Farmer's Almanac released their summer forecast a few weeks ago, they began by saying, "We’re expecting a hotter and... (Read More)
The National Safety Council says cellphone use while driving causes approximately 1.6 million automobile accidents a year. What's more, nearly 390,000 injuries happen each year as a result of texting and driving. Those statistics are both shocking... (Read More)