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08
Dec
8 Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Winter brings snow and rain, creating dangerous driving conditions for truck drivers across the country. The following tips can help you stay safe on the road, no matter how bad the weather gets.
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24
Nov
9 Ways Truck Drivers Have Fun While On The Road
Long-haul truck drivers can be out on the road for weeks at a time, with hours to kill every day as they cross state lines, crawl through traffic jams, and wait for the crew to finish up at the loading dock. So what are a few ways truck drivers pass the time? Here are nine fun and creative outlets for truck drivers.
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17
Nov
10 Secrets About Truck Driving
Truck drivers are their own tribe of nomads and explorers. They have their own lingo, habits and preferences — of which most people don’t have a clue about.
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27
Oct
How the Trucking Industry is Attracting Younger Truck Drivers
In 2018, the American Trucking Association (ATA) estimated a driver shortage at 60,000 in the over-the-road truckload market. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this shortage. One contributing factor is the limitations placed on training schools. As a result of social distancing requirements during COVID-19, driver schools are graduating 30% to 40% fewer drivers.
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13
Oct
What is the Split Sleeper Berth Rule?
There’s a lot more to being a truck driver than getting behind the wheel and driving. Truck drivers have to follow regulations that govern how many hours they can drive per day, how to log their hours and how often they need to take breaks.
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