Sickness on the Road – Knowing Your Limits
I have done it, you have done it and I am sure every other truck driver on the road has done it. As long as you have been driving a truck for more than a...
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...
The Road to a Healthy Trucking Diet
Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s 2 a.m. and you’ve still got a way to go before you reach your next stop, but you haven’t eaten since dinnertime and your stomach is starting to...
Everything You Need To Know About Truck Driver Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders around the globe are becoming an increasingly prevalent phenomenon. Some of the most commonly known sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, etc. It is possible to...
On The Road – Stop Truck Driver Fatigue
Trucking often demands little opportunity for rest due to long irregular work hours, early start times and night shifts, often sacrificing good, quality sleep. Fatigue refers to lack of sleep, extreme tiredness, or exhaustion....
The ACA or Obamacare Part Two of Five
Affordable Care Act Affects On Trucking Industry
Today, we move onto the next portion of the Obamacare law. I'm still under the impression that this law will be a good thing for self-employed truck drivers and possibly...
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...
Trucking Companies
Big Trucking Companies
We've all heard it on the CB, in the forums and at the truck stops. Every driver has something clever to say about any one of the trucking companies out there. Whether...
Trucking Books-Truck Driver Training And Resources
The Big Rig Ebooks series is a great resource for all levels of truck drivers and provides detailed information on a number of different subjects. These ongoing trucking books are perfect for both rookie...
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...