Whether you’re a short haul or long-haul trucker, one thing is certain: trucking is just as much a lifestyle as it is a job. Some truck drivers love the solitary nature of the job and have learned to adapt to it successfully. Others may feel the effects of extended...
It’s lonely on the road. Very lonely. And loneliness can be a silent killer. Loneliness not only creates mental and emotional struggles, but a study from researchers at the University of North Carolina revealed that it can “vastly elevate” a person’s...
The objective of a pre-trip inspection is to thoroughly evaluate the good working order and safety of a semi truck, trailer and load prior to trip departure. The truck driver is the person responsible for performing a pre-trip inspection and addressing any damage or...
Life on the road is lonely and challenging. There’s not a whole lot a trucker can do to gain a quick mood boost. Except eat. Eating is one of the few comforts truckers actually have some freedom with. Unfortunately, with ample access to fast food joints, that...
There are more than 3.5 million truck drivers on U.S. highways. But that’s still not enough. A report from the American Trucking Associations says more than 70 percent of goods consumed in the U.S. are moved by truck, but the industry needs to hire almost 900,000 more...
