The United States Postal Service has a big job to do. According to the USPS website, it moves 423.5 million pieces of mail every day. This is accomplished with a workforce of over 500,000 employees and the use of postal contractors. History of Postal Contractors Contractors are not new to…
The benefits of truck driving are clear to many drivers; who wouldn’t want to spend their days traveling the roads of America, delivering essential goods and products? But even if you are already aware of some of the main ones, there may be some truck driving benefits that you hadn’t…
Every profession has its ups and downs. Even if you are lucky enough to say that you have your dream job — that does not mean that there will never be hard days. There are always going to be both “fun” parts of the job — things that you love…
In order to drive commercial vehicles such as trucks, you must first get your license. However, if you want to operate certain types of specialty vehicles, you may need additional CDL endorsements. Whether you want to work in a specific field of driving, or you are simply looking to expand…
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…
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…