In order to progress in any profession, you need to work every day on bettering yourself and your skills. Truck driving is no different. So if you have ever wondered, “how can I be a better truck driver?” We have compiled some truck driving tips into five areas that you…
Interviews can be intimidating situations, even for the most confident people. That’s why, whenever you find yourself interviewing for a new job, proper preparation is everything. So, to help get you ready for your next job interview, here is a quick guide to everything you need to do to prepare…
As with any profession, truck driving has many different branches, each of which requires a different set of skills and different kind of commitment. One such branch is OTR driving. But while many enjoy the weeks on the road as an OTR driver, sometimes the lifestyle can become taxing after…
Here are seven of the best winter driving tips for truck drivers. 1. Get a set schedule One of the best ways to ensure winter driving safety in trucking is to get a set route and set schedule. This helps for a couple of reasons. The first is that you’ll…
Arguably one of the toughest challenges that truck drivers face is driving in adverse weather conditions, and especially driving in snow. However, as with most tricky tasks, the key to winter driving safety is proper preparation. With that in mind, here are some tips for how to drive in snow…
If you are a truck driver, falling short of these DOT driving regulations can result in fines and sometimes more severe penalties, so it’s important to stay compliant. To help you out, we’ve put together an easy guide for compliance that you can refer back to as needed. What are…
One of the things that most non-truckers fail to realize is just how physically taxing driving can be, and furthermore, how important it is to be in the right physical condition to drive. That’s one of the reasons why a physical health exam is required by the Department of Transportation…
There are millions of truck drivers across the United States; and yet, in many ways, truckers are the unsung heroes of the American workforce. Many of the products and services that we use on a daily basis would not be available without the hours and miles that truck drivers put…
“Clean driving record” is a term that you may have come across once or twice when searching for a job, but what does a “clean driving record” mean exactly? Although different employers have different requirements, if you are applying for a trucking job, most companies will require a clean driving…
The place where you work can have a huge impact on a number of things in life. Not only does it dictate how much you earn, and how much time you are able to spend with your family, but it also can affect how happy you are, both at work…