In terms of hurricanes, Ian was nearly as bad as it gets. Just 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) short of a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Ian was the deadliest storm in the United States since 1935. Ian recently tore through Florida and regions of the southeastern United States and Cuba, leaving carnage in its wake. TV,… Read more »
Do you ever get the feeling you’ve forgotten something, but you aren’t sure what it is? That kind of feeling can bother you all day especially when you won’t be home for a while. Getting prepared to head out on the road is important and packing all the essentials is necessary to have a good… Read more »
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 »
