News and information from inside the trucking industry.
How to deal with flickering trailer lights.
If you have driven a big truck for any length of time, you probably know how to fix flickering trailer lights.
Driver retention is probably the number one issue in the trucking industry. There are many debates on how to remedy the problem, but there is one thing we all agree on; Truck drivers do not get paid enough for what they do. Don’t get me wrong, I have made a good living as a truck driver … Read more
Driving a big truck in interstate commerce has many challenges. We have not only to deal with traffic just like everyone else on the highway, we also have all the special regulations that deal with commercial drivers. Most of the things required by each individual driver only affect that driver. We have all been there; … Read more
How much do truck drivers make? Pay in the trucking industry is pretty good. According to Payscale.com, “Tractor-Trailer Drivers do not generally earn higher incomes from more experience in the field. Although individuals who have less than five years’ experience earn $39K on average, people with five to 10 years benefit from a notably larger … Read more
I started this blog to reach out to other drivers new and old. I wanted to tell a story that might appeal to professional drivers and teach new drivers how to be a professional driver. The Trucking Podcast is one of those shows that is getting the message out on air that I am in … Read more
Trip planning is the best way to become a good driver. A truck driver will take many trips in his driving career. Trip planning is one of the ways that you, the driver can help your company be profitable. Out-of-route miles are a costly way to loose money. At the beginning of your driving career, you … Read more
