Truck drivers have long been the backbone of the United States, delivering essential goods throughout the nation even in times of crisis. Data from recent years reveals an exciting trend in the trucking industry. The ongoing driver shortage, coupled with other challenges to the supply chain industry in recent years, has resulted in a significant increase in driver compensation.
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Being a truck driver is a challenging job, and when you're first starting out, there are many things you may not be aware of that only come with years of experience. You learn as you go, just as with any profession, but there are certain mistakes that are common among new truck drivers that are entirely avoidable. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Trucking is one of the most challenging jobs out there. There are long hours on the road, heavy machinery to operate, and the pressure of delivering on time. One factor many truckers agree makes their jobs all the more challenging is other motorists. Unfortunately, most motorists do not know the ins and outs of operating a large truck, and often make the mistake of...
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It's no secret that being a trucker is one of the toughest jobs out there. The challenges of the last few years have continued to make the job harder and also even more important than ever. Many truckers are facing the increased consumer demand, supply chain disruptions, and now inflation as challenging aspects of the job. Aside from the concerns around inflation, it never hurts to save a penny...
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Have you ever pondered the idea of becoming an owner operator? For many company truck drivers, the thought has crossed their mind on occasion. There are pros and cons to both company driving positions and owner operator ones. Whether you have been a company driver and are looking to make the switch to owning your own truck, or are new to the business and looking to break in as an owner operator, there are many important factors...
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In an effort to encourage safe driving and prevent fatal traffic crashes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be conducting Operation Safe Driver Week from July 10-16, 2022 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Law enforcement throughout these countries will be on the lookout for risky driving behaviors even more so than usual, and will be issuing warnings and citations for commercial...
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