Understanding Freight Trends in Trucking The trucking industry is responsible for carrying over 70% of the nation’s freight from place to place, which means almost every industry depends on freight companies to keep them running. However, just like every other...
Home Time for Truckers: What You Need to Know Home time is something every trucker looks at when deciding on a company to drive for. But first, what does home time mean in trucking? Unlike a traditional job, the weeks are not always broken up into workdays and days...
How to Improve Gas Mileage as a Flatbed Truck Driver Most drivers on the road pay attention to the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. With the average price of regular fuel around $3.80 and diesel sitting around $4.35 as of August 2023, reducing fuel consumption is...
The Smith System: 5 Keys to Drive Safe In today’s climate where delivering freight quickly takes priority, it’s more important than ever that truck drivers are keeping safety at the top of their mind. From the moment you take your place behind the wheel to when you’re...
The Best Trucking Apps for Drivers A smartphone is one of the most important tools a driver can have on hand. Mobile devices can be used to stay in touch with friends and family, navigate routes, be used as entertainment on breaks, and more. There are tens of...
Truck Driver Orientation: What You’ll Need to Know Once you’ve passed the interview process with a trucking company, you’ll be invited to their orientation program. Congratulations! Here, you’ll be receiving further training to determine if...
