4 Tips For Buying a New Big Rig
Trucks sales in Fargo are booming, but for any business, purchasing a commercial truck is major investment. In addition to the cost of buying the rig, there are a number of expenses associated with...
Hazmat Endorsement – The Process
So I recently had to re-acquire my hazmat endorsement for my CDL. I will be making a switch in my career path coming up and the new job requires me to have my hazardous...
Team Driving
We spent the last article looking at being a solo driver. In this article, we want to focus on what it takes to be successful if you want to spend your time team driving....
Trucking – A Blue-Collar Job to be Proud Of
Today I was listening to CNN and they were talking to Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame. Rowe recently did a 60-second spot for Walmart helping them present their new plan to invest in...
Big Rig Talk – Ottawa Canada Terrorist Attack?
Ottawa Canada Shooting
Welcome to another addition of Big Rig Talk, we're glad to have you. Many of you likely heard about the Ottawa Canada terrorist attack. Early yesterday morning, a soldier guarding a hallowed...
Trucking Questionnaire
It's always interesting to me when I tell someone that I am a truck driver. I get all of these questions about miles I drive, what it's like and so on. I like to...
Traveling America’s Roads – Big Rig Talk
For all of us that drive America's roads, many of us are familiar with the lack of upkeep and maintenance done on our road systems. Of course, one of the biggest reasons we have...
Trucking Industry Fighting To Quiet Rest Rules
The trucking industry has been hit hard by the media this week after a Walmart truck driver hit Tracy Morgan's limo bus. The truck driver had not slept in over 24 hours and now...
Port Truck Drivers Lowest Paid Truck Drivers
At this day and age, you would think all truck drivers make great money. However, that's not the case. According to a recent survey, port truck drivers are the lowest paid truck drivers in...
Mid-American Trucking Show Generates Millions For Louisville
One of the biggest trucking shows in the world is expected to generate over 14 million dollars to the local economy in Louisville. The Mid-American Trucking Show will be in Louisville, Kentucky, beginning on...