National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is just around the corner, taking place from September 12th through the 18th. This week is reserved as a special time to honor and thank truckers for their hard work, dedication, and sacrifices. With over 3.5 million professional drivers in the industry, the country relies on these men and women to...
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Professional drivers are road warriors; they spend hours, days, to weeks on the road to deliver the goods the public needs daily. With the occupation comes clear hazard: accidents, collisions, and other incidents that can damage equipment or drivers themselves. Research conducted by the FMCSA found that 13% of traffic fatalities involve...
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Truckers are known for a lifestyle of constant traveling in their hardy cabs. Every job comes with certain occupational hazards that can impact a worker's health. However, truckers face a particularly challenging set of health concerns that result from the nature of the job. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control...
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Would you leave for a long vacation with only what you have in your pockets? Of course not! While a trucker's road trip is not a vacation and involves hard work, it still involves paid travel as its core duty. Like any long trip, a haul requires preparation and supplies to run smoothly. To help you prepare for your next haul ...
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Think back to the first time you considered becoming a trucker - what attracted you to the career? Many truckers gravitate towards the industry for the opportunity to see the country, escape the typical office job, or even be their own boss on the road. Most importantly, there are numerous paths professional drivers can follow in their careers...
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Trucks are certainly not "one size fits all" for shippers. Depending on the products companies are looking to transport, logistics teams may choose amongst various routes and vehicles to plan the safest and most efficient route for their goods. Among the various factors to consider when searching for the best trucking position for you, the haul type...
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