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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 41 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 truckers with the help and support needed to survive and thrive in the industry and excel in a professional driving career.
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10 Truck Driving Safety Tips Every Professional Driver Should Follow
A veteran 40+ years truck driver shares 10 of the all time, tried and true truck driving safety tips ALL professional truckers should know AND follow!
If every driver of EVERY vehicle on the road followed these safety tips, our roads would be SO much safer.
DOT Hours of Service Explained: HOS, ELD’s in 2020
DOT Hours of Service can be difficult for truck drivers to follow. We give some straight up, easy to info, regarding the HOS, ELD’s and AOBRD’s for 2019.
Best Truck Engines + The Worst – A Trucker’s Guide to Getting the Right Engine
The best and the worst big truck diesel engines and factors to consider when looking for the best available engine for your truck.
10 Trucker Tips For Marketing Yourself as a Valuable Driver
As a truck driver, you should focus on improving your value throughout your trucking career.
Here are some ways to boost your value to trucking companies.
How To Shift An 18 Speed Transmission Like a Pro
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.
7 Things You Need To Know About Your First Year as a New Truck Driver
Going in with your eyes wide open and knowing what to expect in that first and very important year as a new CDL truck driver, will ease some of the stress of a new career.
Find what it’s really for your first year on the road after completing your CDL truck driving training program.
9 High Paying Truck Driver Jobs in 2020 You Should Know About
There are distinct niches in the trucking industry where trucker pay is above the average wages paid. Find the 9 highest paying truck driver jobs in 2019.
How to Become a Successful Owner Operator in 2020
The goal of owning your own truck as an owner operator is to ultimately turn a healthy profit.
But it doesn’t come easy.
Here are some tips crafted by industry experts to help reach your goal to be a successful owner operator and help you decide if this long term commitment is for you.
A Trucker’s Quick Guide to Chaining Up a Big Rig Truck
A step by step demonstration for chaining up a big rig truck, with photos and video, by a 40 year experienced truck driver.
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How to Survive The First Year of Your New Truck Driving Career – Tips + Tricks
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 population … ....Read More.
Old Truck Pictures – Classic Big Rigs From The Golden Years Of Trucking
A classic collection of old truck pictures from the golden years of trucking, old cabovers, old Kenworth trucks, vintage rigs, old Internationals, Macks and some of the popular models such as the Kenworth W900A and the Peterbilt 359.
Our Best Kenworth Trucks Photo Collections – Old, New and The Classics
Our best Kenworth trucks photo galleries of new, vintage and the classics – Kenworth W900A, Kenworth W900B, Kenworth Cabovers and Custom Show Trucks.
Our Custom Semi Trucks Photo Collections
Custom semi trucks photo collections of trucks, including older models, cabovers, tricked out, and extreme customized 18 wheelers.
Our Old School Cabovers Collections You Should Not Miss!
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.
CDL Truck Driver Skills – Tips, Tricks + Knowledge to Kick Your CDL Skills Up a Notch!
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 and information all professional truck drivers must know.
The Complete Truck Driving Jobs Guide For The Professional Driver
Find out what’s involved with the various types of truck driving jobs, which niche you are interested in and finding the right driving job for you.
Do It Yourself Semi Truck Repair Fix It Tips
Handy truck repair tips and advice for fixing your rig, keeping your truck out of the repair shop and saving you a little money.
Kicking Off Your Truck Driving Career – A Guide to 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.
Peterbilt Trucks – The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need
A guide and photo collection of the popular models of Peterbilt trucks: 359, 379, 389, older models, Peterbilt cabovers and the 359 numbered truck series.
The CDL Truck Driver Legal Service Guide – Professional Tips + Advice
Trucker legal service, by Joe Fried, Atlanta lawyer. Answers to frequently asked questions + issues CDL professional drivers encounter.
Trucking Stories And Tales From The Road
Trucking stories of life on the road and the day to day adventures of truckers.
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.
Sure Fire Owner Operator Tips + Advice For Profit And Success in 2020
A complete guide for to a profitable career as an owner operator.
Tips, advice and real life experiences to help the owner operator achieve success.
The Complete Semi Trucks Guide – The Only One You’ll Ever Need
Photos, history and reviews of popular semi trucks – Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Cabovers, Mack, logging trucks, LCV’s, Australian road trains.
Your Guide to 2020 Truck Shows You Don’t Want to Miss!
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!
CDL Training Schools Guide to Your Road For Success
There are 3 main types of CDL training schools to choose from to become a truck driver. Learn about each to choose the best for you!
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
A Trucker’s Guide to Life on the Road
Life on the road for the professional truck driver presents many challenges. A professional driver's life is unique. Two days are rarely … ...Read More