Mountain driving is difficult and can be dangerous in any vehicle. Add a semi truck into the mix, and you really have to drive with skill, care, and caution. When truck driving on mountain roads, it’s extra important to stay alert and prepare properly for...
Choosing a nighttime trucking gig vs. daytime can be a major decision. It affects a lot of aspects of your life, sleep schedule, time with family, routes available, etc. However, it’s also important to consider other factors like visibility and traffic that may play a...
Anyone can flourish in a career as a CDL truck driver, but some people find that they have a special skill for it off the bat. Because of the skills that they’ve gained throughout their careers in the military, truck driving jobs for military veterans...
If you’re looking to start your career in the trucking industry, it’s important to have an idea of what you should expect in terms of compensation. You may have heard that truck drivers can make 6 figures, and while this is certainly very possible, the...
When it comes to finding a trucking job, the city you live in has a big impact on your career. Not only will it determine the areas you’ll be driving in and the weather conditions you’ll be traveling through, it also impacts the availability of...
The future of trucking is ever changing. As technology advances and self-driving trucks become more and more likely, it’s understandable to get concerned about how it will change the trucking industry. Will truck driving be automated? How will autonomous trucks work? Will it take away...
As a truck driver, you know the dangers of being out on the road - weather conditions, mechanical issues, lack of sleep, the list goes on and on. However, one of the most dangerous things that a trucker can encounter while on the road is...
According to the DOT, the average owner-operator drives approximately 2.6 million miles throughout their career. This makes sense considering most truckers prefer driving routes that are least 1,000 miles. Whatever the length of the route, though, one thing that truckers are most concerned with is...
Depending on the routes you typically drive, chains can be a big part of your routine or something you rarely (if ever) have to deal with. Regardless of your location, it’s important to know how to put on tire chains on a semi if you...
One of the best parts of driving a truck is getting to see beautiful parts of the country that most people never see. Whether you’re driving up the coast of California, through the fall foliage in the Northeast, or somewhere in between, some of the...