Truck drivers are no strangers to safety inspections. Whether they are internal company inspections, or issued by a separate organizational body, safety inspections are a routine part of the trade. The annual International Roadcheck is an important effort among the organizational-issued safety inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds this roadcheck in...
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Over the last few years, a lot of light has been shed on the challenging lifestyle of truckers. Between driver rights, supply chain snags, and an ongoing overall shortage of truckers, the industry has been facing continuous complications for years. The increased benefits and wages are a definite positive of the changes in the industry
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When was the last time you heard about the truck driver shortage? Or better yet, when was the last time you didn't hear about it? In 2019, the trucking industry was short 61,500 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Then the pandemic happened, and that shortage increased by 30%. The U.S. is now in need of 80,000 drivers - a record high.
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Mental health is a concern that touches everyone, no matter age, job, or place of living. Though it was once considered a very delicate topic to avoid, recent years have seen an increase in mental health awareness and an openness in the discussion around it. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five Americans live with a type...
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One of the most challenging aspects of trucking is the great lengths of time spent alone on the road. Though truckers have the option for team driving with another driver and sharing a cab, many still prefer to be solo drivers. Luckily, drivers still have another option for a copilot! Many truckers, from company drivers to owner operators, choose to bring an animal companion on the road...
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"Driver shortage," "supply chain crisis," and "increased consumer demand" are current buzzing phrases in the trucking industry, particularly over the last two years. Drivers, however, face more challenges than these when on the road. As a trucker, you work one of the toughest jobs in the country. Long hours of driving, extended periods away...
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