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Tips to Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver

Healthy Tips for Truck Drivers

Truckers or Over-the-road (OTR) drivers endure some grueling conditions while they work. Truckers drive long distances and can be on the road for weeks or even months every trip. Unfortunately, in the industry eating right is more difficult and the lack of mobility leaves exercise to a minimum. Many drivers maintain bad sleeping habits and …

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Pilot Flying J Offering Free Breakfast for Veterans Day

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Free Breakfast at Pilot Flying J Pilot/Flying J, A leader in the trucking world is offering all military veterans free breakfast from November 8th to the 11th at participating travel center locations throughout the US. The company stated they are offering a choice of a free PJ breakfast sandwich, grill item or breakfast pizza and …

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Semi Truck Crashes Into Traffic

Semi Truck Traffic Accident

A video released by a lucky Youtuber Mamoon Forlife shows a White Semi-Truck lose control while rolling down the highway. The driver attempted to avoid the stopped traffic but unfortunately lost control of his truck and crossed multiple lanes of traffic. From what we can tell, it doesn’t look like any of the involved parties …

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Transporting Hemp Now Legal According to New USDA Guidelines

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Transporting Hemp for industrial use is now legal after the USDA ruling. A bill signed last December by President Trump contained a provision which makes it illegal to prohibit the transportation of hemp and it’s products. Although the bill was passed nearly a year ago, transportation of hemp was a controversial topic until the USDA …

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Ancra introduces autonomous trailer decking system to industry

Ancra Cargo brought autonomy to trailer decking Tuesday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta with its new AutoDeck system. Ancra President Larry Bethel says AutoDeck is a first-of-its-kind system that enables loading dock staff and drivers to automate the height of every trailer decking beam with the push of a …

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8 Safe Driving Tips for Truckers in 2020

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8 Safe Driving Tips for Truckers   Whether or not you’re new to driving a semi or experienced, it’s always important to practice safe driving techniques.  If you are driving alone or carrying passengers with you, safe driving should always be your main priority.   Don’t Be Distracted   Driving long distances can take a …

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