According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a truck driving job is one of the ten most dangerous occupations in the U.S., based on fatality rates per 100,000 workers. That’s why it is extremely important to be safety conscious. Here are 9 truck driver safety tips to keep you protected on the road. Wear…
Women in the trucking industry In a male-dominated trucking industry, running your own business can be a real challenge for women. But successful stories of owner-operators Sharron Lamber and Sharae Moore show that everything is possible. In this post, they talk about their way in the trucking business and why it is so important not just learning…
The hot shot trucking business is an owner-operator dominated sphere. First of all, because you don't need the fortune to buy your equipment - truck and trailer. That's why it is the easiest way to start your own trucking business. But how do you make it successful? Here several tips that will help you to…
Don't trust your GPS Have you ever had situations when your GPS "lied" to you? A sheriff's office from Markleeville, California, asked CDLlife to talk about the dangerous stretch of road for truck drivers. From this post, you will know where in California, you should not trust your GPS. How to replace the cabin air filter in Freightliner…
Most truck driving jobs require a CDL A license. You can earn good money, for example, driving a tanker or car hauler, especially OTR. But sometimes because of different issues, you can't get a CDL or just don't want to. Even in this situation, you still have opportunities as a truck driver. But remember, you…
Owner-operators during pandemic conditions The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the economy as a whole. But, of course, it is much harder for small and medium-sized businesses. In this post, you can read about the American Truck Business Services survey on how this situation affected owner-operators' business. Weird noises of your truck Of course, your truck is not a…
Life on the road can be lonely. That's why a lot of owner operators and company truck drivers decided to have a co-pilot – pet! Of course, it can sometimes be challenging, and not all trucking companies allow pets. But there are many more pros than cons. You should just follow several rules. Your pet…
