What to expect in the first year as a new truck driver. Learn the truth about company driver training pay, job expectations and the challenges of a trucking career.
A Trucker's Guide to the Trucking Industry:
Surviving and Thriving
Smart Trucking was created for the trucker.
The trucking industry is huge and can be quite intimidating. It’s difficult to find reliable sources of information.
As long time veterans of the trucking business, we share information, advice, tips and give our honest opinions on related interests and issues, based on our 35+ years experience in the industry.
Our mission is to share our passion for trucking and support the trucker, by providing the key players in this business with the tools and skills they need for ongoing career success.
We’ll provide help to survive and thrive in the industry and excel in your driving career.
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Old School Cabover Truck Photo Gallery – We Like the Way They Roll
Cabover truck photos: Peterbilts, Kenworth, Freightliner, Diamond Reo and more.
Many memories of this old school style big rig.
7 Tips For Surviving the Relationship Hardships in a Trucking Career | Truckers & Their Spouses
Trucker relationships and marriages present a unique set of challenges for couples.
7 habits of happy couples who make their trucking relationship work.
Becoming An Owner Operator: Top Best 10 Tips For Success
Thinking of becoming an owner operator?
Here are some tips crafted by industry experts to help you decide if this long term commitment is for you.
1980 International Transtar Eagle Cabover Review
This 1980 International Transtar Eagle Cabover with 1988 Timpte hopper trailer, is a real show stopper. Recently stored by Steve Constantin, Ontario, Canada.
This truck and trailer combo, is truly a work of art.
There is so much attention to detail, in order to bring the unit back to the original details when new from the factory.
Steve switched up some of the specs to his own liking, to the specs he’d order if he was able to order the truck new!
5 Important Things You Should Know About a Career in Trucking
I have learned a lot from my 40 years as a professional driver.
There are 5 things that every one considering a truck driving career and those who are new to the industry should know.
How To Scale a Tractor Trailer in a Few Simple Steps
Easy to follow instruction to scale a tractor trailer and a loaded trailer.
This is a procedure which all truck drivers should be familiar with.
Learn the steps to adjust the weights correctly.
20 Tips For Using the Jake Brake For the Professional Truck Driver
Learn good solid practices for use of the jake brake. Some tips and tricks for getting the most benefit from this stopping tool and utilizing it correctly.
15 Essential Winter Trucking Safety Tips
15 essential winter trucking safety tips for driving in snow and bad weather. Winter driving commands a special skill set for professional truck drivers.
How To Shift An 18 Speed Transmission
Video and instructional guide to shifting an 18 speed transmission, by a 39 year experienced truck driver.
Tips and tricks to help with the learning process of driving a big rig.
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Surviving Your First Year of Your New Truck Driving Career
Getting through the first year of a new truck driving career can be a big hurdle. You've made it through the truck driving … Read More.
The Dark Side of Trucking: Industry Lies, Scams and Secrets
There is a dark side of trucking. It is often brushed aside or not spoken about openly. The trucking industry consists of a huge … ....Read More.
The Trucker Legal Service Guide – Help For Professional Drivers
A trucking expert lawyer provides priceless advice for truck drivers on traffic violations, employer problems, CDL, contract issues and any other legal problems.
A Guide to Kicking Off Your Trucking Career – Making That Big Decision
If you are thinking about becoming a truck driver, there are several things you should consider before getting into a trucking career.
Trucking Company Reviews And Resource Guide For Truck Drivers
Trucking company reviews: comments and insight from employees & owner operators, as well as carrier summaries about their pay packages and company.
Guide To CDL Driving Jobs For The Professional Truck Driver
Find out what’s involved with the various types of CDL driving jobs, which niche you are interested in and finding the right driving job.
Your Owner Operator Career Guide For Profit And Success
A complete guide to an owner operator career for the new or experienced truck owner.
Tips, advice and real life experiences to help the owner operator achieve success in their business.
CDL Truck Driving Schools Guide to Your Road to Success
There’s a wide range of truck driving schools and other commercial driver training options out there. Here are the 3 main types of CDL truck driving schools available.
What You Need to Know About Paid CDL Training
One method (and the least expensive route) to get your CDL license is to approach a big carrier and explain to them that you’re looking to get into trucking.
Company sponsored training programs are available with most of the big carriers. They even offer to pay you (although often a low wage) during the training period.
However, buyer beware. There are many things you should know about company sponsored CDL training programs.
Truck Driver Skills: Tips, Advice and Step By Step Instruction
For the trucker — Step by step instruction and clear advice with videos and photos for easy to follow simple steps to perform important truck driver skills and maneuvers.
The Complete Guide To Big Rig Trucks
Our best truck pages — LINKS to photos, history, reviews and controversy of popular big rig trucks.
Trucker opinions on the best 18 wheelers to drive, best diesel engines, maintenance tips and advice.
Your 2018 Truck Shows Guide
The ultimate custom truck show and big rig event schedule for U.S. and Canada.
We’ve included the big well known shows as well as the smaller shows, some of which are my all time favourites!
Check out the listings for a truck show coming soon near you!
Kenworth Trucks: Class, Style and Reliability for the Long Haul
Read truckers comments about why Kenworth trucks are their top choice. Find links to photo galleries, trivia, history and information about this top make of big rig trucks.
What A Career In Truck Driving Is Really Like: Driver Career Stories
A career in truck driving is like no other. Stories from new truckers and million miler, experienced professional drivers, tell the true story of what a trucker’s job is really like.
Custom Semi Trucks: Big Rig Show Trucks Collection
Custom semi trucks photo collections of Peterbilt, Kenworth show trucks, including older models, cabovers, tricked out, and extreme customized 18 wheelers.
Cabovers: Relive the Glory Days of Trucking
Cabovers are making a strong come back. See photo galleries, learn the history, trivia and facts about this much loved semi truck of the past.
Big Rig Pictures To Rock Your World
Best big rig pictures: Peterbilt, Kenworth, Macks, Freightliner, Show, Custom, Vintage, cabover Class 8 trucks.
How Truck Drivers Can Make More Money: Capitalizing on the Truck Driver Shortage eBook
How Truck Drivers Can Make More Money is an eBook for ALL professional drivers. The time is ripe to ACT and not REACT to the driver shortage.
Trucking Stories And Tales From The Road
Trucking stories of life on the road and the day to day adventures of truckers.
Trucking Owner Operator Questions & Answers: O/O Trucker Help Center
Find answers to frequently asked trucking owner operator questions, or send in your request for information about owner operator truck driver issues.
Life As A Truck Driver
What life as a trucker is like, on the road, at home and the battles drivers fight in the trucking industry.
Peterbilt Trucks: You Just Can’t Put A Price On Cool
Extensive photo galleries of the popular models of Peterbilt trucks: 359, 379, 386, 389, cabovers, custom show trucks. Also find a collection of owner operator Petes with spec’s.
Old Truck Photos: Classic Big Rigs From The Golden Years Of Trucking
A classic collection of old truck photos: pictures of the sweet old big rigs of the golden years of trucking.
Semi Truck Repair Diagnostic Advice & Maintenance Tips For Truckers
Tips, tricks and advice for fixing your rig.Find valuable semi truck repair advice to keep your 18 wheeler out of the repair shop.
Top Notch Trucker Accessories and Products We Recommend
We are frequently asked about some of our favourite trucker accessories and products. What do we use? What do we recommend? We like the … ...Read More.
The Essential Guide For Trucker Health and Wellness Issues and Solutions
Trucker health and wellness issues do not receive the attention they should. Too much focus lies with the profitability of trucking and not … ...Read More
Trucker Culture and Professionalism – A Salute to the Professionals That Move Us
Trucker culture is a unique culture. It even has a language of it's own. But over the years, a rapidly growing population demanding more … ...Read More