Try utilizing these five tips on your next long haul to have a more relaxed, less uncomfortable trip.
When you have a long haul ahead of you, it’s critical that you plan ahead to ensure for both your wellbeing and safety. Exhaustion and discomfort while on the road may be common side effects, but they don’t have to be. Try utilizing these five tips on your next long haul to have a more relaxed, less uncomfortable trip. Read the rest of this entry »
For smaller loads, a Less than Truckload shipping method is a good option!
Truck drivers are responsible for transporting all different types of goods from one destination to another. Just as there are different types of freight trucks, there are also different types of freight. There are several different ways to package and ship products to make the process easier. Here are the four most common modes of shipping freight. Read the rest of this entry »
Now is the time to start preparing your freight truck for the cold weather that is approaching!
Autumn is here which means that the weather is beginning to cool down. Those brisk mornings and nights are just a intro for what’s to come in the next couple of months. The winter will be here before we know it, so it’s important to prepare your freight truck for those cold road trips. Here is how to prepare your freight truck for the cooler weather. Read the rest of this entry »
An owner operator is responsible for everything from purchasing a truck to booking their own pick ups and deliveries!
Being your own boss can be very rewarding, but the reward doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, time, and dedication. An owner operator is in charge of all the elements of their trucking business from purchasing the truck to maintenance to renting it out to others for use. If you want to become an owner operator, here are four things to consider. Read the rest of this entry »
Your first year as a truck driver will require a lot of adjusting, but can be very rewarding in the long run!
A truck driving career is like no other career you will have. It allows you the opportunity to make good money while traveling the world simultaneously. It is a very rewarding career choice, but just like any other career, it isn’t always easy. Here is what to expect during your first year as a truck driver. Read the rest of this entry »
If you want to drive in teams or don’t want to work overnight, there are truck driving jobs for you as well!
In the first part of this blog, we discussed the most common types of truck driving jobs available: Company, Lease Purchase, and Owner Operator. This next part will go into the more unconventional options for truck driving jobs. Here are the second set of truck driving jobs to give you further insight on the options that you have. Read the rest of this entry »
Find out about the types of truck driving jobs so that you know where to being your trucking career!
When you enter the truck driving industry, it is important to know what types of trucking jobs are available. People may think that there is only one option when it comes to truck driving, but there are actually several based on how independent you want to be, your schedule, etc. Here are some of the different types of truck driving jobs. Read the rest of this entry »
With a diesel engine, fuel is sprayed into chambers and the pressurized air heats up and ignites the fuel.
Most cars on the road use gasoline engines that work by causing a small explosion from the mixture of fuel and air. A diesel engine works a little differently – fuel is sprayed into combustion chambers as pressurized air heats and ignites the fuel. Read on for more detailed information about how diesel engines keep vehicles on the road. Read the rest of this entry »
Dry vans are the most common type of freight trucks that you will see on the road!
When it comes to transporting freight, there are a variety of different truck options available. This is because there are so many different types of products that need to be transported and they all can’t use the same truck style. If you are trying to figure out which truck is best for your specific freight, here are some common types of freight trucks. Read the rest of this entry »
Diesel fuel goes directly into the fuel cylinder, while regular fuel is first activated by a spark plug.
When we go to the gas station to fill up our tanks, our options range from regular to premium. However, it’s hard to miss the diesel pump that sits off to the side by itself. How bad could it really be to use the diesel fuel for your standard vehicle? Here are the differences between diesel fuel and regular fuel. Read the rest of this entry »