Daylight Saving Time is the practice of advancing clocks by one hour during the spring and setting them back one hour during the fall. While Daylight Saving Time can provide some benefits, it can also disrupt sleep patterns which lead to many people struggling to adjust to the change. Daylight Saving Time (DST) can also have a real impact on commercial truck drivers, as they […]
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Insurance Information for Commercial Truck or Owner-Operator
Today the commercial trucking industry is facing a record shortage, with an estimated 50,000 more drivers needed. With such surging demand, businesses now require to get good insurance policies to attract a new and younger workforce. If you’re in the market for commercial truck or owner-operator insurance but need help figuring out where to start, don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll explain everything […]
Owner-Operators: Know Your Truck Insurance Options
If you’re an owner-operator, you know your truck is your livelihood. You rely on it to make a living and support your family. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your truck is adequately insured. When it comes to truck insurance, there are a several different options available. Some examples are: bobtail insurance, physical damage insurance, auto liability , general liability and many others. No […]
What To Take On the Road: Taking Care of Your Truck and Trailer as an Owner Operator
It can be really hard to pack when you go out on the road as an owner operator. You may be overwhelmed by the amount of things that you need to take along when you hit the road, especially when you see how little space you have to put everything. You may want to take everything, but the truth is that you can’t take everything […]
What To Take On the Road As An Owner Operator: Personal Hygiene and Clothing (and Extras)
It can be hard to figure out what you should and shouldn’t take out on the road. Even if you just go for a short drive, something can happen that delays your trip. Then, there are the long-term trips. You may spend weeks on the road, with only a small amount of space to store things. Lucky for you, there are plenty of stops along […]
How Commercial Truck Drivers Can Prevent Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is the term used to describe the unlawful taking of goods in transit. Cargo can be stolen from vehicles, containers, ships, warehouses, and other locations. Common items that are stolen include electronics, clothing, food, and pharmaceuticals. Cargo theft is a serious problem because it can lead to higher prices for consumer goods, as well as disruptions in the supply chain. In some cases, […]
Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Commercial Truck
When it comes to insurance, there are a few things you should know as a business owner. Commercial truck insurance differs from regular car insurance and may require additional coverage. Here are some tips for choosing the right insurance for your commercial truck. Know Your Insurance Needs Before you even begin shopping for insurance, you need to know what coverage you need. You can start […]
Tips to Avoid Harassing Situations as a Female Truck Driver
Since there are not as many female truck drivers as their men counterparts, many females will say that they deal with harassment on a regular basis. They do their best to walk away from the glances and comments that get made to and about them. They try not to listen to the comments that are made on the CB. Not only that, but they just […]
What is Sexual Harassment for Women in the Trucking Industry?
The trucking industry has been predominately men for as long as it has been a career. However, more and more women are getting behind the wheel for their job. This is great for the industry, because women drivers can bring a lot to it. That being said, since it is a field that is mainly run by men, women may find themselves struggling with sexual […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Trucking Company
When planning to start a commercial trucking company as an owner-operator, you want to follow the right steps to set up your truck company seamlessly. It takes a few steps to get fully started if you already have experience in commercial trucking and hauling. The requirements vary per state, so it is imperative to focus on your state laws when setting up an owner-operator trucking […]