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 […]
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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 […]
The Federal Bridge Formula for Commercial or Owner Operator Heavy Haulers
The Federal Bridge Formula was enacted by Congress in 1975 to protect bridges from excessive wear caused by heavy vehicles. This formula is especially important for commercial or owner operator truck drivers in Tennessee and other states who carry heavy loads. The idea behind the formula is to ensure that a truck and its load are spread out over a long distance to avoid over stressing bridges. […]
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, […]
Easy Ways Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in Florida Can Save Money on Laundry
One of the problems commercial or owner-operator truck drivers in Florida frequently face involves doing laundry. The cost of doing laundry in truck stop laundromats can really add up over time, which is why drivers should look for alternatives. Here are some practical ideas that any trucker can use to help keep laundry costs as low as possible. Locating Alternate Facilities Many times, professional drivers […]
Five Tips for New Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers
You’ve completed your truck driver training and have found work as either a commercial or owner operator truck driver. As you know, there are two types of learning: what you learn at driving school and what the road teaches you. The difference between the two is vast and it will take years before you learn most of what the road has to teach you. Here […]
Five Considerations the First Time Heavy Hauler Should Know
How do you haul oversized things such as cranes, turbines, earth moving equipment, or large pressure vessels? The answer is: very, very carefully. Transporting these big objects overland is best described as an operation requiring lots of organization and planning. Here are five considerations the owner operator of a heavy hauling rig will have to bear in mind while transporting overweight and oversized loads within […]
Commercial Truckers and Owner Operators: Make Sure your Truck is in Good Condition this Summer
If you’re a commercial trucker or owner-operator, keeping your truck in top condition is just as important during the summer as it is any other time of the year. Here are some things you should do to ensure the risk of breaking down in the heat is greatly reduced. Have Regular Maintenance Performed You should ideally have your coolant flushed at least once a year. […]