The flatbed hauling industry usually suffers the most from a truck driver shortage. This is a higher paying job than other types of freight-hauling like a cargo van, sprinter van, dry van, etc. But, at the same time, it is much more difficult and dangerous. That’s why, to get a flatbed truck driver job, you..
What you want to know about the new HOS rule This September 29 new hours of service rule are going into effect. And of course, every trucker has some questions about it. That’s why Joe DeLorenzo from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will take part in an online seminar on August 26 and tell..
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…
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..
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..