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13
Dec
Winter Trucking 101: Essential Safety Tips for Driving in Snow
Winter weather can turn a routine drive into a serious challenge for truck drivers. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures not only make the roads treacherous but can also impact the performance of your truck. At America Truck Driving School, we’re committed to helping you stay safe during the colder months. Here’s our guide to navigating winter weather like a pro. (more…)
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29
Mar
Truckers: Improve Your Health & Happiness with These Simple Tips
We’re already a quarter of the way through 2024 and most of our New Year’s resolutions are long forgotten. That doesn’t mean it’s too late to make better choices for your personal health and happiness. Being a driver can be a lonely job with long days on the road. It can also take its toll physically, sitting in the cab for hours on end, eating at truck stops and sleeping in your cab. There are some simple steps you can take and better habits you can practice to make life healthier on and off the road. (more…)
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12
Feb
7 Tips For Safe Truck Driving This Winter
Truck driving during winter months poses unique challenges due to adverse weather conditions and slippery road surfaces. Ensuring safety on winter roads requires truck drivers to adopt specific precautions and practices to mitigate risks. Here are some essential tips for truck driving safety on winter roads. (more…)
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09
Apr
8 Great Podcasts For Truck Drivers
When you’re out on the road for days and weeks at a time, you need something to help pass the time. Though music is one way to stay engaged when staring at miles and miles of pavement, podcasts have emerged as a great way to not only be entertained but to learn and expand your knowledge. Here are a few great podcasts truck drivers are sure to enjoy.
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28
Mar
4 Podcasts to Enjoy on the Road
It’s no secret that when it comes to long-haul truck driving, drivers are on the road for a considerable stretch of time. As the hours pass by and you continue on the long stretch of road in front of you, it’s important to keep your mind active and occupied. While music will do the trick for a while, you’ll most likely get tired of listening to the same playlist or radio station. But did you know there’s another alternative?
In our experience, podcasts offer up the best option when silence and music have lost their luster. There are literally thousands of podcasts to choose from to fit any lifestyle, worldview or political persuasion. Download them to your phone when you have a Wi-Fi signal, then play them back to keep your mind active while on the road.
Below you’ll find a few of our favorite truck-centric podcasts. They’re a good place to start for the uninitiated, but don’t be shy about exploring the wider world of podcasts and find exactly what appeals to you! (more…)
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