by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
While most truck drivers know the importance of daily vehicle inspections, many might be surprised about what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations actually require. Here is some clarification: MYTH 1: A driver must prepare a pre-trip inspection report before...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the human and economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on the country and the world, 2020 has been anything but a normal year for the commercial transportation industry. Trucking and logistics companies have implemented new sanitation and social...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
HEALTHY EATING AS A TRUCK DRIVER: THE CHALLENGE IS REAL One of the biggest challenges truck drivers face is maintaining a healthy diet. As a truck driver, you spend a lot of time sitting down, and you don’t have easy access to a lot of healthy food options. Fueling...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The weather is getting cooler, which means a new season is upon us! Believe it or not, there are many potential hazards that come with driving in fall due to the change in daylight and wildlife activity. Learn some fall trucking tips to stay safe on the road. Be Aware...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Roughly two years in the making, new federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules have arrived. The new rules could provide commercial truck and bus drivers across the nation with a lot more flexibility — and with more productivity — if applied correctly. They also hold the...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
I associate road trips with my favorite snacks: spicy corn nuts, sour gummy candies, and a Vanilla Coke, and stops at whatever fast food joint pops up on the highway that can provide a bathroom break and a value menu. Food isn’t usually the priority for me; getting...
