Snow has come a couple of times, just enough to make driving on the road potentially dangerous. In a recent post, we covered some safety tips for handling a commercial truck in this inclement weather. But now let’s focus on highway travel in winter.
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Important Winter Driving Guidelines on the Highway
January 6th, 2020What You Should Know About Team Driving
December 30th, 2019
If you’re considering team driving, read on for more details.
Team driving is something that many new truckers consider, thinking that it can be a form of extended training or a mentor relationship while you set off on your own. This is almost never the case. Drivers do not team up for their own comfort; drivers are teamed so that long hauls can be done in as short a time as possible. If you’re considering team driving, read on for more details.
Safe Driving Tips for Inclement Winter Weather
December 23rd, 2019
Here are some tips for driving safely in winter weather.
Driving a fleet truck can be challenging in regular road conditions, but winter weather can complicate things much more. Whether you are dealing with ice, high winds, or snow, it can be a huge help to know how to prepare. Here are some tips for driving safely in winter weather.
The Trucker’s Christmas List
December 16th, 2019
Here are some fun and practical Christmas gifts for truckers.
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to get the trucker in your life for Christmas. If you want the perfect gift to show your support for their dedication to their career, then it’s great to get them something that will be a big help on the road. Here are some fun and practical Christmas gifts for truckers.
Getting Ready for Your First Long Haul
December 9th, 2019
Here are some of the steps you should take before your first long haul.
If you are new to trucking, then you might be wondering what it’s like to take a serious haul across the country. There are many ways that you can prepare yourself mentally and physically for a long time on the road. Here are some of the steps you should take before your first long haul.
3 Ways to Conserve Fuel
December 2nd, 2019
The amount of fuel your truck consumes can be a big factor when it comes to full-time trucking. It’s important to save fuel anywhere you can. With these tips, you can make sure that you are conserving fuel as much as possible.
3 Ways to Make Shipping Go Smoothly
November 18th, 2019
Here are three things you can do to make sure you avoid as many problems as possible while shipping your freight.
The weeks leading up to Christmas can be some of the busiest times for the trucking industry. More people are ordering online and expecting their purchases by a certain deadline. While having more jobs is great, it can be a lot of stress as a trucker to deal with the increased workload. Here are three things you can do to make sure you avoid as many problems as possible while shipping your freight.
Challenges that Everyone Experiences in Trucking
November 11th, 2019
Here are some challenges that you can expect in trucking.
There’s a lot of great things that come with a career in trucking, like being able to travel and having the freedom of flexible hours. But the fact is that trucking can be a challenging job. Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned pro, the chances are that you will run into some problems. Here are some challenges that you can expect in trucking.
How to Gear Up for the Winter
November 4th, 2019
Cold weather can be rough, especially for trucking. The roads are bad, and it can wreak havoc on your rig. Even though wintertime isn’t the best to be on the road, fortunately, there are some ways that you can be prepared. Here is what you should do to get ready for winter.
Tips to Safely Exit the Highway
October 31st, 2019
One of the biggest things that truckers in the industry have to get used to is lots of highway traveling. As tricky and stressful as getting on an exit can be in a regular car, the pressure is much higher for a semi-truck. With these tips, we hope to put you more at ease when exiting the highway.
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