Slick Rigs: Keeping Your Truck on the Road in Winter Weather
Trucking’s a tough gig. Winter weather don’t make it easier. Even at a low speed, in a light vehicle, winter driving is no picnic, and all drivers need to careful during the cold months....
So You Want To Be A Truck Driver: Class A CDL
The idea of driving a great big shiny truck and trailer down the highway is an appealing one to many young men and women. After all, being a professional truck driver is a great...
Electronic Mandate Rule Publication
The Electronic Mandate Rule publication is believed to be set for September 30th, 2015. We've seen a whirlwind of trucking regulatory activity in the first 8 months of year and more is expected heading...
Team Truck Driving Pros And Cons
Thinking out become a team truck driver? Not sure if team truck driving is for you. Being a team truck driver is like any other trucking position that you may have, it has its...
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...
Why The Trucking Industry Is Hurting For Drivers
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a trucking industry trade group, recently released its annual survey, which reports that companies in the industry are concerned about a lack of drivers. Qualified drivers to carry...
The Benefits of Using Truck GPS Systems for your Business
There are many reasons to have vehicle trackers fitted in trucks, most of which are aimed at improving the security of your fleet and reducing the risks associated with having high value vehicles out...
Truck Driver Age Limit Of 18 Years Old Being Pushed By Congress
Are You Comfortable With Teen Truck Drivers?
Can a 18 year old rookie truck driver handle the country's busiest highways? You be the judge but Congress thinks so. Due to shortage of truck drivers, Congress...
Truck Driving School – What You Can Expect
Becoming A Truck Driver
So now that you have decided to become a truck driver. The next step for you is to check into some truck driving schools. And the first thing you will probably...
ATA In Favor Of Suspended 34 Hour Restart Rule
Leading executives of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) late Thursday applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for voting to suspend the current 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service regulations.
In a 21-9 vote, the...