Establishing an effective hauling rate can be tough. You want to make sure you’re profitable while still setting yourself up to land jobs. To make matters more complicated, there are varying factors that go into setting a hauling rate. But what goes into that...
As an OTR truck driver, your route will play a significant role in how you do your job, and if you’re able to do it successfully. It will make or break you, and without the proper planning, you may find yourself in a sticky situation. While in the old days career...
Long hours and open stretches of uninspiring scenery can make a long-haul drive feel even more monotonous. Throw in bad weather, and you may find it hard to keep yourself entertained during those interstate treks. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or new to the road, you...
Thousands of truck accidents happen every year, but many of them are preventable. While maintaining control of a large and heavy truck is challenging (you need more time to speed up and slow down as well as more space to account for the multiple blind spots), there...
Icy roads, high winds, torrential downpours, dust storms can make truck driving stressful. If you live in a region known for certain extreme weather conditions like tornadoes or heavy snowfall, then you’ve had to deal with some of these conditions. Even if you’ve been...
Being a truck driver is no easy task — tight deadlines, bad weather, and delivering high-value freight can be stressful and, at times, dangerous. For the most part, truck drivers are able to complete pickups and deliveries without a hitch. We believe these successful...
