Regulatory

California Based Fleets Who Retrofitted Left with Few Options

Jan 11, 2019
The onset of 2019 has brought with it a barrage of half-truths, lies and outright falsehoods when it comes to what California based, retrofitted fleets must do to comply with CARB rules for 2019 and beyond.
Safety

How to avoid cargo theft

Oct 26, 2018
Follow these few tips on how to avoid cargo theft as a professional driver, and sleep safely knowing your business is safe.
Finance

Selling your trucking business

Oct 19, 2018
Before you embark on this emotional and financial journey, take these steps into consideration in order to make sure you have done all you can do when it comes to healthily moving on.
Safety

Parking Tips and Tricks

Oct 9, 2018

With so many responsibilities out on the road, many professional drivers forget to take the time to learn how to park their truck correctly. Parking a larger vehicle can be frustrating and time consuming, even for drivers who have been on the road for years. Check out these parking tips and tricks to save you time and give you some peace of mind while parking.

Safety

Brakes, brakes, brakes!

Sep 28, 2018

For many professional truck drivers, braking comes second nature. However, most will tell you that losing control of the truck is one of the scariest moments that can occur out on the road. In order to learn proper skid control, check out these helpful tips on braking.

General

Navigational Help

Sep 21, 2018

If you have decided to make truck driving your profession, one of the most important responsibilities on the job is timing. Whether you are hauling, delivering or simply transporting goods, the time you take to get from point A to point B is crucial. With all the different options out there, how do you know which ones are right for you? The only real answer to this question is to try several different navigational tools and find out which one allows you to take every obstacle into account. Here is a list of tried and tested trucking tools to help you narrow down which is best for you.

Safety

Road signs and warnings

Sep 14, 2018

As you train to become a professional driver, a large portion of your education should focus on road signs and warnings. Most new truckers assume that because they have been driving a car for the better part of their lives that they know everything there is to know about the rules of the road. However, rules and regulations for trucks and heavy loads can often be drastically different from simple traffic laws. The following tips highlight the most important notes on road signs and warnings for new truckers.

Trucking Industry

Types of Trucking

Sep 7, 2018
Check out these different types of trucking if you are interested in switching gears and trying something new.
Finance

How to get semi-truck financing

Aug 24, 2018
Do your research. Become eligible. Choose your truck. Insurance is key. Document your ride.
Safety

Making Safe and Efficient Stops

Aug 17, 2018
Map out your route. Share information. Combine your stops. Petition for safer stops.