With fuel prices continuing to make headlines, scammers are pioneering new ways to pick your pockets at the pump. Here’s how. What are Skimming and Shimming? By planting a special device on a fuel pump terminal, thieves can collect credit card information. Skimming refers to the collection of information via a swipe terminal and… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. EL: Maryan, it’s a pleasure to spend a… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. — EL: Thanks so much for taking some… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. — EL: Thanks again for your willingness to… Read more »
If you have sat in traffic long enough, you may have wondered how congested the highway really is. You may have wanted to compare your experience with those of others in the country. If we are suffering through traffic jams at least we are all suffering together, right? Here is a quick recap of which… Read more »
The cost of eating out can really stack up when considering meals for truck drivers on the road. Cooking in the cab can be a convenient alternative that saves money and gives you the freedom to eat what you want regardless of where you find yourself. Here are a few of our favorite recipes to… Read more »
There’s a reason that trucker drivers are regarded as heroes. Mile after mile, trucking can be a lonely, stressful and physically demanding gig. In fact, 26.9% of truckers suffer from some form of depression—more than ¼ of the entire industry are feeling the truck driver blues. Why is that number so high? Well, the National… Read more »
You are likely aware that driver fatigue is caused by sleep deprivation and exhaustion… but did you know there are other causes too? Here are a few lesser-known causes of driver fatigue and how to avoid them: 1. Over Caffeination Causes Driver Fatigue You’re probably thinking, “What? My coffee is keeping me alive. I… Read more »
To help relieve just a little bit of the pain you feel while parking, we’ve compiled a few trucker parking hacks to find parking easier and faster. Trucker Parking Hack #1: Use an App Trucker parking apps may just be the very best way you can save on time, money and sanity for OTR… Read more »
Whether you’ve spent most of your life with a pedal underfoot or if your CDL is hot-off the press, most truckers can agree: Trucking can be tough. There is good news though: Whether you’ve got to sell your truck out of necessity or out of expansion, there are several tricks to separate your rig from… Read more »
