Ok so it is that time again and I signed up for an over-the-road trucking job that I am going to be starting any day now. I have been sitting at home too long now and it is time to get back out there. I have begun the dreaded packing for maintaining a somewhat comfortable…
One of the biggest eye openers for me after finishing truck school and beginning my over the road training with Schneider were the length of the workdays. As a trucker you will be expected to drive up to 11 hours a day over a 14 hour on duty period. This is up to twice as…
Trucking is a hard job. The hours are long and the stress of fighting traffic all day will wear out the best drivers. After spending a tremendous amount of time behind the wheel of a semi-truck I have found the following items helpful in making each trip a little more comfortable. Steering Wheel Cover One…
One of the biggest challenges drivers face on a daily basis is finding a place to park their truck at the end of the day. It is common for a driver to have a hard time finding a safe place to park when they are required to take their mandated break for the day. There…