by Editorial | Sep 4, 2017 | The Trucking Life, Truck Driving Jobs, Trucking Business, Trucking Industry
The median trucking salary nationwide is $40,000, and the average salary remains over $70,000—with a fair number of drivers making over six figures. So how can a trucker find higher paying truck driving jobs? Qualify for Higher Risk, Higher Paying Truck Driving Jobs...
by Editorial | Jul 24, 2017 | The Trucking Life
If you are a long-distance trucker, on the road for weeks at a time, it can be difficult to stay connected and engaged with those you hold near and dear. Below are tips on how to maximize time with family when you are home, and how to leverage modern technology to...
by Editorial | Jul 10, 2017 | FMCSA Regulations, The Trucking Life, Trucking Industry, Veteran Owned. Veteran Proud.
It’s long overdue, but finally the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has eased the requirements for active duty and military veterans to obtain their commercial driver’s license. This is exciting news for military personal and trucking companies. Too...
by Editorial | Jun 19, 2017 | The Trucking Life, Trucking Business, Trucking Industry, Trucking Safety
Talks about the growing demand for infrastructure updates began well before the 2016 presidential election. While anyone who drives on our nation’s roads, bridges, and highways can see that there are obvious areas of opportunity—not everyone is taking the time to...
by Editorial | Mar 27, 2017 | The Trucking Life
Technology has been changing the world as we know it for a long time now, and we don’t have to look far to see someone with their eyes glued to their smart phone to see evidence of this. This wave of technology has impacted the trucking industry as well, but are...
by Editorial | Mar 13, 2017 | The Trucking Life
One of the most dangerous parts of trucking are the health issues associated with sitting for long periods of time; obesity, heart conditions, diabetes and strokes are not uncommon for truckers. The reality is the majority of time spent trucking doesn’t involve...