One of the biggest challenges truckers face in balancing life on the road and having enough home time. Long hauls, tight schedules, and long periods away from family may make it difficult to stay connected to the feeling of life at home. To maximize home time, truckers have to strategically plan and make some necessary
Retirement planning is one of the very important elements of financial security and can be particularly challenging among truck drivers amidst so much complexity. The profession they are into means that truck drivers usually spend a lot of time away from home, spend long hours, and in some instances, receive pay irregularly, which makes retirement
Attracting skilled drivers is difficult in the trucking industry, and in order to retain them, successful companies offer competitive packages. As transportation demand grows, so do trucking company offerings in trying to attract the best talent. But what should drivers be looking for? Take a deep dive into the major components of a well-rounded truck
Obtaining the best loads quickly in today’s fast-paced trucking industry could make or break a driver’s day. With the rise of digital load boards, knowing how these algorithms work can be essential for owner-operators and trucking companies alike as these companies will be more profitable with a better understanding of some of the subtleties in
In a few short years, the trucking business has evolved with mobile apps that make tasks easy for drivers. Whether it is about route planning and expense management, these apps have made the journey smoother, efficient, and safe. Here are the must-have trucking apps that every truck driver must have in their smartphone, whether they’re
In trucking, they have to ensure efficiency in order for them to be profitable and viable. Deadhead miles or, more accurately, the distance a truck has moved without a cargo, usually when bringing back an empty trailer after delivering a shipment-is the dreaded foe of many truckers. Empty rounds translate to waste on fuel, wasted
The trucking industry is often thought of as consisting merely of long hauls and heavy loads. However, it also means community. While technology has finally arrived with regards to online forums for the trucker, no longer is he isolated while on the open road to share stories, advice, and insights with fellow truckers. Truck driver
Expedited freight and hot shot trucking grow in a world of urgent deliveries-a world where time is everything. That kind of industry promises speedy answers to smaller but more critical loads, making the lives of truckers and brokers very easy or, at times, necessary to survive with a profit. And that is where load boards