Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #82

How to clean your truck cab properly  In the era of a pandemic, disinfecting surfaces has become even more important than before. Especially when you are a driver and spend most of your time in your truck. Bit it can be really expensive to hire somebody to clean the truck cab. Here you can find out…

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CDL Training On The Road: What to expect

Getting out on the road with a trainer is one of the biggest fears for every novice truck driver after CDL school graduation. You will have to share a truck, spend a lot of time together, and try to find common ground. On the trucker forums, you're bound to find hundreds of complaints about terrible…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #81

Trucks powered by supercomputers: will they be safe? At least 31,000 people have been killed each year in U.S. motor vehicle crashes. Will the advent of autonomous vehicles increase or decrease this number? After all, such trucks can become our reality by the end of this decade. And this is one of the ways to solve…

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The COVID-19 Problems of Trucking Industry

For the second year, the world is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs. To a lesser extent, this situation negatively impacted the trucking industry as well. So what challenges have freight and logistics companies faced during this time? And what does the future hold for the cargo transportation…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #80

The American Rescue Plan Act and what it means for truckers The cost of individual health insurance has become more affordable for the self-employed, including for owners of operators. This happened thanks to The American Rescue Plan Act. How to become a part of this program and save on your health insurance, read here. Spotted lanternfly quarantine…

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How to choose your pet co-pilot for trucking

Life on the road can be difficult in different aspects. And one of the advice truckers get to prevent stress and handle this lonely life is to start trucking with a dog or cat. But it's really important to choose a pet that suits your trucking lifestyle. And we have several tips for you. Trucking with…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #79

$115 billion to modernize bridges and highways President Biden introduced a $2 trillion plan on Wednesday to overhaul and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure. Projected expenditure includes $115 billion to modernize the nation’s bridges, highways, and roads that are in the worst shape. You can find a closer look at this plan here and here. 2021 International Roadcheck…

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