If you're considering a career in trucking, you may be curious about your different options. Deciding between long-haul vs short-haul trucking depends a lot on your lifestyle. Long-haul truckers can be gone for weeks at a time. Short-haul truckers travel shorter distances but can make several trips in a day. Compare the two options and
Construction on the highway can pose a danger to drivers trying to reach their destinations. The construction itself can impede driving lanes and force drivers to merge, and they can become distracted more easily. When passing construction, it’s important to slow down for the safety of yourself and the workers. Pay close attention to signs,
It’s always key to pay attention to any signs when driving on the road. For truckers, there are some specific trucking road signs they’ll want to give extra attention to. These signs can help them ensure that they stay safe while they get the job done… Trucking Road Signs: What to Learn and Watch For
Whether you are on the road for work or for pleasure, you will want to still keep in touch with your loved ones at home. Luckily, now more than ever, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with family on the road. Technology is constantly changing and better ways to communicate and stay in
Vehicle maintenance for long-haul truckers is very important in order to keep your rig in tip-top shape for the road. This will keep you and other drivers safer. Even if you are a safe driver, if your truck malfunctions, you could still get into an accident. Make sure and check tires frequently and invest in
Most truckers are used to moving “normal” cargo as part of their hauls. However, there may come a time where you need to move some hazardous cargo. While this can be a little nerve-wracking and dangerous, there’s a few things to keep in mind that’ll help keep you safe… Hazardous Cargo: Move It Safely Get
Making standard deliveries with a tractor trailer can already be tough enough. However, oversized loads come with their own set of unique challenges. There’s a few specific things you’ll want to keep in mind whenever you’re moving these larger hauls… Oversized Loads: Important Considerations Legal limits Legal limits are something you definitely want to keep
Semi-truck accidents are very dangerous due to the size and weight of these massive vehicles. In addition, they tend to travel on highways and other larger roads so they are often traveling at high rates of speed. There are many ways that these can get into accidents, but many of them happen because of driver
Being an involved parent while long-haul trucking requires focus and determination. It can be very hard to be away from your family for large portions of time. Especially if you have younger children. However, you can use technology to help you stay involved in your kids' lives. Make time to talk on the phone or
All across America, thousands of semi-trucks are on the road every day. In fact, the number of semi-trucks and semi-trailers in this country are in the millions. It is incredibly common for you to come into contact with them when you hit the roads. Semi tricks are both large and heavy. While their size allows