Whether you’re an owner-operator or fleet owner, you must control the costs of your operation if you intend to make money.  Of course, your biggest expense is the vehicle itself, but what about all those other daily costs that chip away at your profit?  Can you lower them if you have a grasp of the […]

Being out on the road for weeks at a time can sometimes start to feel like an extended road trip, with access to endless processed snacks, no exercise, and caffeine overload. This kind of lifestyle will quickly pack on the pounds and lead to poor physical and mental health. That’s why truck drivers need to […]

Your truck has faithfully served you during the harsh winter months and now it’s time to prepare your truck for warmer weather. Here are a few simple steps every truck driver should take. 1.Service the air conditioner and air dryer. You don’t want to risk your A/C breaking down in the middle of a heat […]

Operators of commercial trucks traveling alone are explicitly exempt from a transportation-focused mask mandate issued Friday, Jan. 29 by  the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the 11-page CDC order. The order requires passengers on public transportation — buses, trains, airplanes, taxis and ride-share (Uber, Lyft, etc.), among other public transportation systems — […]

Crossing certain bridges can be a harrowing experience for tractor-trailer drivers. Narrow lanes and old, rickety structures make some bridges that much more nerve-wracking during violent weather. These are just a few of the scariest in the country. Tacoma Narrows Bridge The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that spans a portion of Puget […]

Waivers issued that grant a grace period for some federal regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. Regulations involving driver training, CDL renewals, and medical cards have all been loosened to help truckers keep hauling the nation’s goods uninterrupted. Truckers whose CDLs are set to expire or expired on or after March 1st, are […]

It’s always exciting to a start a new job or career, and that’s especially true for those entering the truck driving field. This industry is fun, exhilarating and constantly changing.  Here are 3 things you can expect during your first year as a truck driver. Connecting to the Truck Driving Community Some might think that […]

The Jaxon Foundation is a non-profit entity established with the purpose of recognizing the life and goals of an exceptional young man, Jaxon Landfair. When presented with the question of what Wish would he like to realize by the Arizona Make-A-Wish granters he chose to give to the future. That Wish, to have a scholarship […]

If you’ve been putting off basic cleaning for the past few months, then don’t skip out on the spring cleaning tradition and get your truck back into tip-top condition. Here are seven simple steps to clean your truck this spring. 1.Wash and wax the exterior. Your truck endured severe weather over the past few months […]

One thing that no one really tells truck drivers before hitting the road is how to manage laundry. I know, I know, this may seem like a bit of a trivial topic, but it’s very real and very practical.  Trust me, this is something ever trucker must face at some point!  And if you don’t […]

If you’ve got a trucker friend or loved one in your life, here are a few Christmas gift ideas to add to your shopping list this holiday season. A dash cam is a great way for truckers to record their journey, whether locally or cross-country. In case of an accident (and they do happen, unfortunately), […]

Because Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers often travel to new cities and towns, they may be unfamiliar with the roadway and feel compelled to read a map or directions while driving. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 22 percent of large-truck crashes occurred when CMV drivers were unfamiliar with the roadway. Below […]

The difference between Commodity and Cargo. Aren’t they the same, you may ask? The short answer is NO..There is a difference between Commodity and Cargo.. In economics, cargo or freight are goods or produce being conveyed – generally for commercial gain – by ship, boat, or aircraft, although the term is now often extended to cover […]