I was saddened when I read the complaints of truckers on the forum. One needed a good eight hours of sleep, work, and home time. Two members asked about depression, medications, and DOT guidelines. People do not understand what it takes to be a truck driver. They struggle with irregular sleep patterns and battle depression …
The saying: “With freedom comes responsibility” is quite popular. We all understand t when it applies to our lives. It also applies to truckers, but how? Of all the topics we cover in Trucking Truth, the freedom of truckers can go either way. The freedom in trucking is often seen as beneficial. It lures most …
Everyone who drives a truck, or anything else for that matter, has been there. The first time. Something you’ve trained for. Something you’ve longer for. It’s finally here. The big moment. It should feel amazing, right? Wrong. It can be terrifying. For months you study and practice. Learning everything you can about how to drive …
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Driver retention has been a hot topic in the industry for years. I hear so many drivers asking if they should go and work for a company that has huge turnover rates. Does a high turnover rate mean that it’s a bad company? Not always. Neither does low numbers mean it’s good. There’s a huge …
Everyone associates time served and skill. We all assume that the more skill we have at something, the safer we are. Seems logical? No. It’s not entirely true. The more we do something the more it can lead to other problems. Recently during our insurance review, I found out a lot of interesting things amongst …
Drivers usually avoid dealing with the overheated semi-trucks which can in future cause problem for them. It can prevent and also cause further problems. But still drivers may come up with the cases which can cause the brakes to overheat and often they may lead in catching fire before getting to know what the main …
It is never easy to purchase your dream vehicle without spending all your savings. If you do not adequately take care of your truck, it might harm you and stop your daily activities of the day. Keep in mind there is no second impression if your truck is not beneficial for you! Taking care of …
Tires are considered vehicles that are not easy to use as their function is to link trucks and trailers to the road. This also helps the drivers to quickly and safely steer on different terrains, which are diverse. It is indeed that tires play a vital role in the working of a vehicle, which can …
The primary use of trucks is to transport massive loads from one place to another. Have you ever wondered why we use tarpaulins? It is to protect loads from different external hazards like a fierce wind, heavy rainfall, dirt particles, etc. The use of tarpaulins is an essential skill truck drivers should have, especially the …
Used semi-trailer does not mean it is no longer useful. As a truck driver, you might need a semi-trailer, and you have little money to get a new one. New ones are good to get, but you can also buy a used semi-trailer for a start. When starting your business on a small scale, especially …
