August 4th, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced significant upgrades to their Detroit Connect system. These upgrades are important, as they’ll give drivers added safety and extra information while on the road.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced significant upgrades to their Detroit Connect system. These upgrades are important, as they’ll give drivers added safety and extra information while on the road. DTNA said that fleets with the new Cascadia and Detroit engines will have access to engine control later on this summer. There are a few reasons why this system will benefit drivers, and each one will make the process of driving easier. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Detroit Connect, Freightliner, safety
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July 28th, 2017
Aside from taking the proper preparation before departure and making sure the truck is in good shape, there are some other ways to handle driving in bad weather.
No matter what type of vehicle you’re operating, traveling in inclement weather can be difficult. Driving a large scale truck in bad weather? That’s a higher level of difficulty. Unfortunately, the transporting of freight never comes to a complete halt. Even if the weather’s not cooperating, things still have to get to their final destination. As a truck driver, you’ll find that driving this enormous machinery in poor conditions is challenging. Aside from taking the proper preparation before departure and making sure the truck is in good shape, there are some other ways to handle driving in bad weather. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bad weather driving tips, Freightliner, trucking safety
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Trucking Basics
July 21st, 2017
If your diet is struggling on the road, here are some tips to stay healthy.
Staying healthy on the road as a trucker is not an easy thing. There’s always a greasy spoon minutes away, you spend your entire workday sitting down, and you sleep in a motel (if you’re lucky). If you struggle to stay away from temptation and indulge in healthy snacks on the road, here are some simple healthy snacks you can bring with you on the road to stay healthy while truck driving. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: healthy living tips, tips, trucking lifestyle
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July 14th, 2017
Choosing to become a truck driver is a big decision, as it affects you, your family, and your health.
Choosing to become a truck driver is a big decision, as it affects you, your family, and your health. Being on the road isn’t just a job, it’s actually a lifestyle. Depending on where you work as a truck driver, you might easily spend 300+ days on the road every year, which has a huge impact on the place you call home and how many relationships you can maintain. Keep in mind that most regional driving positions are not open to new truck drivers, so you might need to cut your teeth for 2 years before being able to narrow your focus. Here are some of the behind-the-scenes things you should know before becoming a truck driver. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baltimore freightliner, lifestyle, truck-driver
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July 7th, 2017
It’s not super easy to be a truck driver. They work hard like everyone else.
It’s not super easy to be a truck driver. They work hard like everyone else. There are still a lot of rumors around that really just aren’t true. Here, we de-bunk a few of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: truck-driver, trucker, trucking myths
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Trucking Lifestyle
June 30th, 2017
In order to operate a large truck, a person must be trained to follow a set of basic practices.
Driving a large truck is not like driving a car. This is a common misconception and could not be further from the truth. In order to operate a large vehicle, a person needs sufficient training. Here are 4 basic truck driving practices that every trucker should follow. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: tips, truck-driving-practices, trucking
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June 23rd, 2017
Don’t allow yourself to fall asleep behind the wheel.
There are many truck drivers that need to drive at night. Most people are usually tired when the sun goes down. If you are a truck driver and are concerned about falling asleep during one of your assignments, here are some tips that will keep you awake. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baltimore freightliner, night, truck driving
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June 14th, 2017
Summer is here! Get ready for some summer trucking!
The summer heat can be relentless. If you are a truck driver, do not let the summer heat waves beat you down. There are several things you can do to prepare yourself for trucking in the upcoming summer months. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: summer, summer-truck-driving, truck-driving-tips
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June 9th, 2017
Trucking is known for being a lonely profession – lots of time spent by yourself, away from your loved ones, and in strange cities. Not only is it lonely, it can be easy to let yourself fall off the wagon and into unhealthy habits. There’s no one there to keep you in check but yourself, and you don’t have the benefit of your local grocery store and refrigerator, not to mention your job requires constant physical inaction, and mental focus. It doesn’t have to be stressful or difficult to maintain stability and strong habits while you’re working, though. With just a little bit of organization, truckers can live just as fulfilling and vigorous lives as non-nomads. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: truck-driver, trucker-driver-health, trucker-health
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June 2nd, 2017
Are you guilty of distracted driving? You are going to end up hurting someone or yourself.
Distracted driving is one of the most common issues plaguing truckers today. Unfortunately, this issue is growing as smartphones and other portable technology become 24/7 sources of entertainment for those on the road. How can you stop distracted driving and keep your truck, other cars, and yourself safe on the road? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: distracted driving, roads, trucking
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