Avoiding Wrong Turns as a Truck Driver There aren’t many things that are more nerve-wracking in the day-to-day job of a truck driver than making sure you’re on time. Accounting for any number of incidents along the route takes extra planning and care along the way. Let’s take a look at the ways technology can […]
4 Slow Cooker Recipes for Truck Drivers As cooler weather moves in for the season, warm meals from a slow cooker make the longer autumn nights cozier. Cooking in the truck is an easy job with a slow cooker and a little meal planning. These recipes are great for the truck, because they require no […]
Back Pain Relieving Tips for Truck Drivers Truck drivers and chronic back pain go hand in hand due to long hours in the seat and near-constant vibrations from the road. There are easy stretches and adjustments drivers can make throughout the day to make truck driving friendlier to your back. Before you get out of […]
7 Mental Health Tips for Truckers We’ve all had those days where work is dragging us down. Not everyone is perfect and truck driving can be a very stressful job. It is crucial that drivers maintain a positive mental health. Because today is World Mental Health Day, we came up with 7 ways to help […]
5 Signs That It’s Time to Break-up With Your Trucking Company Do you find yourself frustrated with the company you’re driving for? Are you having issues with your dispatcher? Do you feel ignored or forgotten? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to break up with your trucking company. […]
Fall Loads and Happy Roads It’s time for another changing of the seasons, and there are few jobs better for observing it than truck driving in the fall. Unless you’re on I-40 across New Mexico, the scenery changes with every mile, and if you drive a regular route, the changing leaves paint a new picture […]
Truck Stop Etiquette The truck stop is hands down the most important social hub of trucking. It’s a club that welcomes new recruits and reveres its elders for their miles and experience. A truck stop is an oasis of the road that offers entertainment and camaraderie while you fuel your truck and yourself. Whether you’re […]
It’s Tax Time! So…..when are income taxes due this year? April 15 is a date burned into our brain as the drop-dead deadline to file our taxes. In 2017, the official tax day is actually three days later, April 18. Here’s why: April 15 is a Saturday. The tax deadline is always postponed when it falls […]