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07/07/2022

9 tips for Owners:
Manage your expenses 💸

These 9 tips will be useful if you own trucking company and are looking to reduce and manage some expenses.

1. Use a TMS (Transportation Management System)
2. Figure out your cost per mile
3. Track your budget each month
4. Protect your cargo
5. Implement fuel-cutting strategies
6. Plan routes and stops ahead of time
7. Watch your insurance costs
8. Provide truck maintenance
9. Be a mentor for your drivers.

04/07/2022

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

29/06/2022

Health and Fitness 💪
Tips for Truck Drivers ☝️

Long periods of time spent sitting and driving leave little time for exercise, and it can be hard to eat healthily while traveling.
However, you must take health and fitness seriously if you want to maximize your earning potential by having a long and productive career.

*Stock Up on Healthy Snacks
Before you leave, stock up on healthy snacks.
Although having fruits, nuts, and vegetables on hand is a good idea, the market also offers a huge selection of other nutritious snacks.

*Exercise When and Where You Can
To get the best results, try to work several muscle groups at once while exercising for at least 15 minutes each day.
Can do push-ups and squats in a truck stop parking lot or jumping jacks and lunges at a rest stop.

*Stretch Before and After a Long Haul
Before and after a long trip, allow yourself 10 to 15 minutes to thoroughly stretch your muscles and tendons.
Stretching will reduce discomfort from sitting and may even help avoid some lower back injuries that truck drivers frequently experience.

24/06/2022

Follow These Tips - Prevent Sleepy Driving 😴

Working as a truck driver frequently involves long hours behind the wheel and sleeping in unfamiliar locations.
Use the following advice if you intend to work in this field to prevent incidents of fatigued driving that could result in serious collisions.

Get Regular Breaks ⏳
Throughout your shift, you should take a 20-minute break every few hours.
Whenever your eyes begin to feel heavy, you should stop and to take a rest.

Eat a Healthy Diet 🍏
How you feel is significantly influenced by the foods you eat.

Keep in mind that staying hydrated is especially important on days when you drive, also avoid fatty and processed foods. 💧

21/06/2022

17/06/2022

Devices for cooking in a Semi-Truck 🥣

As a truck driver, one of the best ways to save money and eat healthier is to prepare your own food.
Although cooking in a semi-truck presents some unique challenges, there are many ways to get creative and prepare a variety of meals in your truck.
One way to make this easier is to bring small appliances on board.

Below are some devices that will help you cook in the car:

1. Mini-Fridge or Cooler
2. Microwave
3. Portable Stove, Skillet, or Hot Plate
4. Blender
5. Slow Cooker

Because the interior of a semi-truck is relatively small, it's critical to take care of what you bring.
You won't need or have space for every kitchen device.
On your first few hauls, stick to the essentials, then add more items if you will need them.

14/06/2022

“When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a Nation - freedom, equality, justice, and hope.”
- Ronald Reagan

Happy Flag Day 💪🇺🇸

10/06/2022

Defeat Truck Driver Burnout 😔

For many people, driving a truck is a interesting and profitable job, but as with any industry, burnout can occur.
Long hours often spent in solitude and long stretches away from home can take a toll in addition to the demands of the workload.
Burnout is a real possibility when for example you drive overnight.

Don't let the risk of burnout deter you from pursuing your career.

Rather, be ready to fight back against burnout by following this advice:

- Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle
- Use Vacation Time
- Speak Up About Scheduling

07/06/2022

Trucking with Pets 🐶🐱
What you need to know

Trucking is one of the few professions that allows you to bring your pet to work with you.
While sharing your semi-truck with your dog or cat may be an adjustment at first, having a companion by your side can make life on the road more enjoyable.

Here are some tips for you:
1. Know your company's rules
2. Make an appointment with your veterinarian
3. Buy supplies (& Bring Extra)
4. Frequently let your pet out of the truck
5. Enjoy trucking with your pet

23/05/2022

Unique traffic laws from United States ⚖️🇺🇸

We are all accustomed to basic rules, such as stopping at a red light, stopping at pedestrian crossings, and more. 
But in some states in the United States, we may encounter laws that are very different from the ones we are used to.

Black Cars on Sundays – Denver, Colorado ⚫️
If you are passing through Denver on Sunday, it would be good to take care about color of the vehicle you own, even if it is a commercial truck. The same law applies to holidays too. However, local authorities are not always strict with this law, but it would be good to keep in mind its existence.

Running Out of Gas – Youngstown, Ohio ⛽️
If you're heading to Youngstown, Ohio, be sure to refill your tank before you arrive. In this region you can be charged if you running on empty.

Honking – Little Rock, Arkansas 📣
The horn is generally used to alert other drivers to a potential danger. While in Little Rock, Arkansas, the laws promote silence, that's why it's forbidden to honk near the sandwich shops after 9 p.m. It is very important that truck drivers comply with this law, because their horn is several times noisier than that of an ordinary car.

19/05/2022

What words did you see? 🤔 😀

16/05/2022

How to understand that it's time to change your headlights 💡

The good condition of your truck's headlights is a prerequisite for safe driving at night.
There are fewer cars at night, and the street lighting is not everywhere
That's why we need to take care of our headlights:

Headlights are weak
If you notice that the light is dimmer than usual, you should make sure that the headlights are clean, and if the problem is in the bulb, it should be replaced.

Do not light up
If you have a problem with a headlight or even both, they should be repaired immediately.
It is extremely dangerous to walk at night without light, and it is also forbidden by law.

Owner’s Manual
Consult the owner manual, these indicate the operating deadline and can suggest when it's time to change the headlights.