Truck Driving

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    How Weight and Shipment Size Effect your Load

    Less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload freight shipping may appear to be the same but they are two very different shipping services. Many shippers exclusively use one or the other, but they can also be used together.

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    Tips for Staying Awake on the Road

    Experts say that sleep deprivation is one of the leading causes of accidents on the road. While it can be tempting to drive straight through the night to finish that last leg, follow these tips to stay safe. Am I Too Tired To Drive? Here are signs to be wary of when you’re driving Frequent blinking […]

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    Wellness App for Truckers

    The majority of businesses, large and small, provide some sort of company wellness program–whether it’s a company initiative or through health insurance. Unfortunately, because of the nature of truck driving, such programs aren’t readily available and drivers suffer sitting behind the wheel all day.

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    Highlighting the Truck Stops you Can't Miss

    While Love’s Travel Stops all over Texas seem to be the highest rated, which one is the best? Keep reading to find out who has the best showers, grub, and services.

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    How to Spot a Bad Trucking Business

    There are hundreds of wonderful trucking companies out there for truck drivers to work at. However, there are also plenty of businesses that are unpleasant to work with and others that just don’t manage things well and will eventually fold. The following are a list of things to watch out for in a company.

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    The Changes in the Industry Over the Years

    The trucking phenomenon had waned by the start of the 80s, because of the rise of cell phone technology, the CB radio was no longer popular in mainstream culture outside of trucking.