We have all been there before—after hours of uninterrupted time behind the wheel, feelings of fatigue and tiredness begin to set in. The dangers of this can range from not being as alert to any upcoming hazards on the roadways, to falling asleep at the wheel, putting you and everyone on board at risk. If you are operating a semi-truck,…
If you are an OEM business looking to distribute your product across the country, you may have thought of taking on the shipping services yourself. Juggling payroll, insurance, route set up, management of drivers and maintenance of trucks, while running even a small fleet of drivers, can be too much for someone to take on. Especially if it is secondary…
If you are looking to begin a career as a truck driver, simply looking at a list of dry van trucking companies hiring is not enough. In order to best understand the job you are applying for, you should understand the type of trucking company you will be working for. In the trucking industry, there are generally three types of…
Looking to revamp your career, or get a fresh start? OTR, or long-haul trucking companies and short-haul trucking companies are always looking for talented, safety-driven drivers to join their industry. Before you decide which is right for you, it is important to remember some key differences. Short-Haul Involves Less Time On-Road and More Direct Management As a short-haul truck driver,…
It is not news to anyone that we are living in unprecedented times. Every day, news alerts remind us of the grim danger of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the impact it is having on society as a whole. One of the biggest arenas COVID has made an impact is in the economic sector. With fears of transmission, there have…