The easiest way to get from A to B is in a straight line. But no one wants to drive in a straight line all the time? We’d all be falling asleep at the wheel. Besides, straight lines are not always possible. As a result, it’s up to the world’s engineers to calculate the most efficient way to get between two points, navigating the rivers...
There’s a certain set of skills for driving a truck in good weather. Add snow, ice or other wintry conditions and that skillset goes up to a whole new level.
To the untrained eye, the future of trucking is looking uncertain. Freight will always need to be transported from A to B. The question is whether that freight will continue to be transported by road – or more specifically, in trucks driven by humans.
Clear roads. Those two magic words that make any truck driver want to drive through the night.
When you drive for a living, routes can seem endlessly repetitive. That’s not great, but it’s a damn sight better than being faced with miles of dangerous roads.
Just like any industry, trucking has a diverse workforce. Truck drivers come from a variety of backgrounds, educations and ethnicities and are a mix of ages, genders and personalities.
Driving a truck is one of the most amazing (and essential) jobs in the world. It’s the kind of job that no-one wants, but everyone wants. On one hand, we’re out on the open road without the constraints of 9-5 working hours. But that also means long periods of driving alone and a fairly sedentary lifestyle.
Trucking industry challenges come in many forms. There’s the constantly fluctuating fuel costs, the need for quality customer service, and staying up-to-date with new regulations. I could go on... However, the key concerns faced by fleets have one thing in common – their drivers. Here are five of the most pressing issues in trucking today.
It sounds too good to be true, but I think people might be grasping just how important driving a truck really is. Not only are there the hashtags such as #thankatrucker on Twitter and the ATA’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in September each year, but there’s also an underlying sense that people are beginning to get it.
When driving long distances, it’s easy to swing by a truck stop and grab a bite to eat. But while this may be convenient, the food you end up eating is often as pricey as it is unhealthy.