There’s a report that company’s use to gain insight into a drivers safety record. It’s one that most drivers don’t EVEN realize exists. The FMCSA has given carriers the ability to look at a driver’s safety record for the previous 3-year history at the click of a button. If you think it is not important, think […]
Tips for Reducing Stress While on the Road Life on the road means dealing with weather issues, road construction, traffic and sometimes long hours. Plus, it’s tough being away from family and friends. It can feel like a lot to manage, and it’s common for drivers to experience stress. When you’re feeling stressed, that can […]
Sitting for long periods can lead to stiffness, aches, and poor blood circulation. But for those deeper aches and pains, here are a few deeper stretches you can easily do before and after your trip, in your truck at any rest stop to offset body pains, improve mobility, and increase blood flow. If you would […]
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy on the Road We’ve all seen the top news stories on how to protect yourself against Coronavirus. This isn’t the basic list of suggestions that blanket the whole United States populations on what to do to stay safe. Rather, this is a list specifically for drivers on […]
Tips for Truckers to Avoid Coronavirus Tips specific to truck drivers We’ve all seen the top news stories on how to protect yourself against Coronavirus. This isn’t the basic list of suggestions that blanket the whole United States populations on what to do to stay safe. Rather, this is a list specifically […]
In less than two weeks, winter officially begins. The United States has already been hit by a couple major winter storms. And, more snow and frigid temperatures are certainly on the way. This is especially true for driving jobs that run the Pacific Northwest. Each winter, trucking companies put drivers in the Pacific Northwest […]
Getting cut off by someone on the highway. A receiving clerk demanding the on-time policy doesn’t excuse lateness – even if only by five minutes. Another truck parking too close to your door. Hearing excessive noise in the middle of the night inside a truck stop. It may take different forms, but drivers do experience […]
In just over a month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will become operational. Although most trucking companies and their drivers are well-informed about it, we’re going to break down what it means for you. First, the clearinghouse is designed to address the problem of drivers […]
Rules and regulations aren’t always fun to follow. But, they sometimes guide us in the right direction. Laws like speed limits and other rules of the road help keep us safe. Many OTR drivers have even more regulations to follow, primarily because they’re responsible for hauling heavy loads. Semis sit higher off the ground and […]
As an OTR driver, you spend a lot of time on the road. Even though you get to drive to and through a lot of interesting places and meet new people, the route can sometimes feel monotonous. This is especially true if you’re sleepy or fatigued. Although the hours of service regulations you’re required […]