In the vast expanse of highways and byways, the trucking industry has long relied on an essential communication tool to keep drivers connected and informed – the Citizen Band (CB) radio. Born out of necessity, CB radios have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of long-haul trucking, enhancing safety, efficiency, and camaraderie among …
Categories Maintenance, Trucking 
Pre-trip inspection’s are an essential part of every truck driver’s routine. It ensures the safety of both the driver and other road users by checking that the truck is in good working condition before hitting the road. However, even the most experienced drivers can sometimes overlook a few crucial points during their inspection. In this …
Winter weather can be a major challenge for truck drivers, who often deal with cold temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazardous conditions while on the road. These challenges can put truck drivers at risk of accidents, injuries, and other hazards, which can have serious consequences for themselves and other road users. We’ll cover some tips …
As required by law and for the safety of fellow motorists, all commercial truck drivers are required to perform a pre-trip inspection before starting their hours of service. Failure to do so can lead to DOT fines, violations, and a lower CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score. However, a proper pre-trip inspection serves another important purpose: …
No commercial driver likes it when they have a truck breakdown. Knowing what to do when your truck breaks down helps keep the road safe for you and others, while saving your time and money when you can minimize downtime. In this article, we will cover what truckers must do when they have a breakdown …
Being a commercial driver can be expensive. With marked-up beverages at truck stops, expensive commercial truck repairs, overpriced restaurant meals, and a host of other expenses, it’s not uncommon to end up losing cash on the road or having a paycheck that barely covers your daily expenditures. To help commercial drivers save money, we’ve compiled …
If you’re a commercial truck driver or planning on becoming one, you may have heard about becoming an “owner operator”. With commercial trucking seeing unprecedented demand for new drivers, many drivers choose to work for a professional company – but there are many options for those who want to own their truck and operate as …
If you drive as a team, you know that coordinating your hours with your co-driver is important to stay on the road as long as possible and make the money you deserve. And the best way to achieve this is with a rolling 34-hour reset. Instead of killing time, there are plenty of ways to …
No matter what materials are being transported, it is vital to have trucking logistics in place for your company. In addition, the fleet operations may need dispatch software for its day to day operations management. Finally, delivery times of a product are essential to have quick routes. Thus logistics in the trucking industry needs to …
Oil changes are an essential ongoing preventive maintenance service needed by all commercial truck owners. Semi-truck oil changes also rank as one of the more costly ongoing expenses that truck owners must burden. Thus, new methods of extending the oil change interval on commercial vehicles are being developed every year. In recent years, there has …
