-
07
Jan
Avoid Making These Beginner Mistakes in Truck Driving
You’ve just got the keys to the company truck and you’re itching to get out there and deliver your first load. All of that excitement mixed with nervousness may lead to a few mistakes on the road. Beginner truck drivers have to keep in mind delivery times and locations, regularly log their hours and follow driving rules. Mistakes will happen inevitably. Here are a few mistakes beginner truck drivers should be aware of and avoid.
Read more -
17
Dec
5 Truck Driving Tips For New Drivers
Finally receiving your commercial drivers’ license in the mail is a moment deserving celebration. You’ve worked hard to learn the ins and outs of driving a truck and faithfully logged the required hours of instruction behind the wheel. Once you […]
Read more -
03
Dec
Why Automated Freight Matching is The Dream of All Truckers
Technology has revolutionized many industries, and transportation is no exception. Over many years and even decades, experienced truck drivers have seen firsthand the improvements that have been made to truck machinery and logistics with the invention of the electronic logging device (ELD) and smartphones with GPS apps. A recent PwC report details the benefits of automated freight matching for truck drivers and employers.
Read more -
15
Nov
Important Laws for Truck Drivers to Know and Follow
Truck drivers are required to not only obey driving laws, but to understand the laws pertaining to DOT drug testing, ELDs and minimum wage. In this blog, we’ll spell out exactly what every truck driver should know going into 2020.
Read more -
05
Nov
Fun Facts About Truck Driving in the U.S.
Truck drivers are the backbone of commerce in the U.S. Trucking moves 71% of all freight in the U.S. and provides nearly 6% of all full-time jobs in the country. Here are a few surprising facts about the U.S. trucking industry: (more…)
Read more