When operating a truck that surpasses a weight of 50,000 pounds, you have to be on your game. This means being mentally focused and prepared for whatever the road and others might throw at you. Getting your best sleep ensures alertness and reduces... (Read More)
2023 is upon us and a few changes are coming to the trucking market. This year comes with many economic changes due to the inflated economy in 2022. This includes thousands of layoffs from major tech companies including 7% of the staff at PayPal and... (Read More)
Working as a truck driver comes with long road trips where you'll need to keep yourself occupied and alert. When you find an intriguing podcast to listen to, your long-haul drive will pass quickly without you even noticing. Plus, many truck drivers... (Read More)
Networking is a crucial part of the truck driving industry to receive additional training, feedback from peers and new job opportunities. Not only is networking in person important, but online networking is also crucial in the digital age. Although... (Read More)
Artificial intelligence can be a buzzword but is also being incorporated in hundreds of industries in the modern day including the truck driving industry. It’s predicted that the AI market within the transportation industry will grow at an annual... (Read More)
Truck drivers often handle high-risk projects including hauling hot or liquid substances and driving challenging routes in stormy weather conditions. Although the majority of projects in the truck driving industry are considered to be safe, be sure... (Read More)
If you want to get paid to become a full-time truck driver, then CDL paid training is the right track for you. It's a viable alternative to private truck driving schools where you'll avoid having to pay a large sum of money upfront. However, this... (Read More)
Safety is the No. 1 priority for truck drivers who work tirelessly to transport goods across our nation. Driver fatigue is a big danger for truck drivers, with as many as 13% of commercial truck driver crashes due to fatigue, according to the... (Read More)
Truck driving is a relatively lucrative career and the average truck driver takes home around $71,446 per year in the U.S., according to Indeed. Salaries have increased over time with the median truck driver salary increasing 18% in recent years and... (Read More)