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How to achieve success as a truck driver in 2021

2020 has been a tough year for everyone, and the trucking industry is no exception. But according to forecasts, in 2021 the situation will stabilize and will improve. The rates will rise, including due to the trucker shortage. But your success in the trucking industry depends not only on external factors but also on yourself…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #65. Christmas Edition

The Capitol Christmas Tree delivery Trucker Theron Schmalzried had a very special cargo this year. He delivered the Capitol Christmas Tree from Colorado to Washington, D.C. His trucking company was chosen from over 500,000 others! Read more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity here.  Trucker’s Christmas playlist Are you planning to celebrate Christmas on the road? Need..

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Facts About the Truck Driver Lifestyle

This year, more than ever, we have experienced how important the work of truckers is. They, along with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and shop assistants looked after our well-being under quarantine. Thanks to them, the shelves in the stores were filled with food and hygiene products, and hospitals received medicines and necessary equipment on time. The..

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #64

Christmas on the road Even if this coming Christmas you will be working and not celebrating with your family, you still can feel this holiday spirit. How to find the holiday cheer? You will need a Christmas playlist, some home food, and a connection with your family and friends. Read more tips here. And don’t..

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Christmas Tips for Truckers

We all know Santa doesn’t deliver your gifts — a trucker does. Therefore, holidays are one of the most difficult and busy seasons for freight carriers. Truck drivers have to deal with a huge amount of work, bumper-to-bumper traffic, difficult weather conditions, and in addition the stress due to being alone on Christmas. The following..

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #63

Pulsating brake lights reduce the risk of an accident According to Groendyke Transport Inc. data, trailers equipped with the pulsating lamp are 33.7% fewer likely to have rear-ended collisions accidents. Finally, FMCSA has granted a request for such impulse stoplights. About this news, as well as the new Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lam developed by..

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