The interstates and highways in South Carolina are full of businesses that cater to the needs of truck drivers and motorists. While these businesses provide many conveniences and necessities, truck drivers can easily spend too much of their hard-earned money if they aren’t careful. Because these businesses try to get truckers to spend more, and because truckers like splurging a little at the end of […]
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Finding The Right Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance In Tennessee
There should not be any doubt that driving commercial trucks are becoming a popular source of income. As this part of the industry continues to grow, the insurance industry will have to adjust and adapt to the direction the trucking industry is headed. Commercial truck owners and owner operators will have several concerns and questions about insurance protection. Since the commercial truck business is really […]
The Benefits of Becoming an Owner Operator Truck Driver in South Carolina
If you drive a truck for a company and are good at your job, you should consider becoming an owner operator truck driver. How would you know if this is for you? If you are organized, good at working with people and money, and desire to make a better living by providing a superior service for your customers, then being an owner operator truck driver […]
Hurricane Driving Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in Florida
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1st and unfortunately for Florida, it and the gulf coast states must bear the brunt of nature’s wrath yet again. According to noaa.gov, a fully developed hurricane can release the wind energy equivalent of a 1-megaton nuclear bomb exploding every 20 minutes. As commercial and owner operator truck drivers in Florida already know, hurricanes are not to […]
Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in Georgia for Avoiding Falls
One of the least apparent hazards faced by commercial or owner operator truck drivers in Georgia are slips and falls while getting in and out of their trucks. It is a routine act done countless times over the years that nearly everyone takes for granted. If you do something enough times, eventually you will make a mistake. Even though the average distance to the ground is only four […]
How Commercial Truck Drivers in South Carolina Can Avoid Back Injuries
Commercial truck drivers in South Carolina spend long hours of sitting followed by heavy lifting. This combination is very hard on the lower back. Even if you aren’t expected to help load or unload your trailer, sitting behind the wheel all day is enough to cause back problems. Back pain can be a dull ache or a sharp pain and can restrict your range of motion. […]
Night Driving Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in South Carolina
Night driving has its benefits such as a less crowded road which means fewer traffic jams and better gas mileage. For most truck drivers however, its hazards outweigh the benefits. These hazards include poor lighting which restricts your vision, drunk and tired drivers sharing the road with you, and the fact that your body is wired to sleep at night. To help get you through […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Florida: The Parking Problem
Nowadays owner operators don’t just have to deal with the various challenges arising from road construction, heavy traffic and other vehicle related difficulties. They also face a difficult situation when it comes to finding parking spots for their rigs during required breaks, especially now that federal law mandates a certain number of them. According to the Wall Street Journal, the parking situation has literally, in […]
4 Stress Reduction Tips for the Owner-Operator Truck Driver in South Carolina
Even for someone who only commutes 30 minutes a day, driving is often stressful. Unlike the average commuter, the drive is the job for the owner operator truck driver in South Carolina. His “workday” often exceeds eight hours and in addition to the usual stresses of the road such as traffic jams and bad drivers, he must contend with shippers, receivers, long distance family problems, […]
15,000 Rig Operators Needed in North Carolina!
If you haven’t heard yet, rig operators are in huge demand – and this demand is only increasing! North Carolina is no exception – recent news states that there is “a shortage of up to 15,000 truck drivers in North Carolina and as many as 200,000 nationally….” Before you rush off to get your CDL or start your own rig operating business – you need […]