Monthly Archives: November 2013
Accident Theories For Truck Drivers
Accident Theories For Truckers
I was having a conversation the other day with one of my truck driving buddies. We were debating the causes of accidents pertaining to truck drivers. I told him that I...
Frozen Fuel Line On Your Rig
Frozen Fuel Line
When I was a newer truck driver, I felt like idling my truck was a big deal. I didn't want to idle the truck even if it was cold. Well I found...
Do you get bored driving a truck all day?
Long Hours For Truck Drivers
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. I can see how the average person in a car could get bored with driving. And I have taken...
What is it like to be a truck driver?
Being A Truck Driver
What is it like to be a truck driver? I really enjoy being a truck driver to be honest. I don't get into all the truck shows or any of the...
A Better Balance of Diet and Nutrition For Truck Drivers
Balanced Diet For Truck Drivers
One of the hardest parts of being a truck driver is finding the right balance of diet and nutrition. Let's face it, the truck stops and vending machines out on...
Truck Driver Hours of Service-Loss Of Productivity And Money
The new hours of service rules were put into effect on July 1st 2013. The new rules made major changes to the 34 hour restart rule and also implemented a 30 minute off duty...
Trucker Tips:Sleep Discussion For Truck Drivers
Sleep Discussion for Truck Drivers
One of my goals in starting this blog was to discuss things that are important to me as a truck driver. Sleep is one of those topics that I already...
Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Driving a semi alone is already dangerous. When you add a little snow, ice and any other winter elements you may have to deal with, your safety is on a whole new level.
Winter weather...
Final Thoughts on Obamacare
After posting five straight articles on Obamacare, you would think that I'd be ready to give up on the subject. I wanted to finish up my five part series with some free-flowing thoughts about...
The ACA or Obamacare Part Five of Five
Obamacare Affects On Trucking Industry
Welcome to the fifth and final blog posting of our review of Obamacare a.k.a. The Affordable Care Act. We've discussed some positive parts of the law and also some negative...