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How Lack of Sleep Affects Your Driving as a Truck Driver

February 19, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Standing by Truck

It’s important that truckers know lack of sleep affects their driving. Learn how driving is affected, the signs of drowsiness + how to get quality sleep.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

Spinner Knob – Suicide Knob: 40+ Trouble-Free Years

February 14, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Steering Wheel Spinner Knob for Big Rig Truck

Drivers have asked me about the spinner knob I have installed on the steering wheel in my truck.After 40+ years of driving, I can say it’s been very useful.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

How a Dash Cam Can Save YOUR Day as a Truck Driver

February 14, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Falcon Dual Camera Dash Cam

A dash cam can be a real life saver for the commercial truck driver, who travels hundreds and hundreds of miles each day.
A driver encounters a multitude of situations where a photo record of the incident would be invaluable.
Every truck driver should have at least one dash cam in his truck. It’s an investment in their safety and their future in the trucking industry.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

What Truckers Need to Know About Forced Dispatch

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Holding a Steering Wheel

Although much less prevalent than in the past, the practice of forced dispatch still exists in our trucking industry. Know what it is and how to handle it, should you ever be faced with it as a professional truck driver.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

5 Dirty Trucking Company Tricks All Truck Drivers Should Know

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

dark side of trucking

There are a few dirty trucking company tricks in our industry. They are specifically used to cheat drivers out of money they have earned or have been promised. I am not aware of just how many carriers are guilty of these scams. But some of these tricks are as old as the trucking industry itself! […]

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Things Every Trucker Should Know About Lumpers

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

BEWARE OF LUMPERS TRUCKER LEANING ON HIS BIG RIG

Lumping is a service charge that is sometimes used, most commonly, by big grocery store chains.
Basically, lumping is when a third-party unloads your freight delivery for you, whether it is stated as part of your job or not.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

The Deadly Dangers in Truck Driving Jobs That You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Experienced Veteran Truck Driver

There are numerous deadly dangers in truck driving jobs. There are so many ways a professional truck driver can get hurt in this profession. I can bet there are some that you didn’t even realize when you were training for your CDL.

It is easy to get seriously hurt or killed in this line of work, if you don’t keep your head on straight and pay attention to the task at hand. 

Filed Under: Trucker Life

What Every Truck Driver Needs to Know About Liars in Trucking Companies

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Sign Liars in the Trucking Industry White Background Red Stamp

Truck drivers need to be aware of the presence of liars in trucking companies.
If a driver takes a job with a dishonest company, it can be devastating.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

Truck Driver Tips For Handling High Risk Deliveries

February 6, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Peterbilt Truck Loading at Freight Dock

Advice for truckers on how to best handle high risk deliveries.
Know what to do if ever faced with delivery in a dangerous area.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

5 Ways Professional Truck Drivers Can Get the Respect They Deserve

February 5, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Standing Beside Blue Peterbilt

Do truck drivers deserve respect? Absolutely! Do we get it? Certainly not.
You need to demand respect from the company you work for and from yourself.

Filed Under: Trucker Life

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