International Roadcheck 2022
The CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) announced that this year’s International Roadcheck will be May 17th – May 19th. The International Roadcheck is a 72-hour, high visibility, high volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Each year the CVSA focuses on a specific aspect of the roadside inspection and this year the focus will […]
CB Radio History And Language
The CB (citizens band) radio was created in 1945 by Al Gross, inventor of the walkie-talkie. The FCC quickly designated a portion of the radio spectrum to be used by everyday citizens for personal communication. In 1958, the FCC designated 23 channels for CB use and later expanded that to 40 channels because of how […]
Tips For Team Truck Driving
Team driving involves two drivers sharing the responsibility of picking up and delivering the freight. The goal is to minimize the number of breaks a solo driver would need by having teams switch off driving duties. Driving as a team means you will be spending a lot of time with your teammate and that can […]
The History Of The Tractor Trailer
Tractor trailers, also known as semi-trucks, semi-trailer trucks and 18-wheelers, are responsible for transporting over 70 percent of the goods and commodities in the United States. Tractor trailers are typically an 18 wheeled truck that includes the truck (the tractor) and the trailer. The tractor trailer has changed a lot since it’s conception and we […]
2021 Top 5 Best Independent And Chain Truck Stops
Trucker Path, one of the most used smartphone apps for professional drivers, announced the results for it’s annual ranking of truck stops. The best truck stops are broken into two categories, independent and chain. Trucker Path uses in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback to determine the top 20 chain and independent truck stops, and the […]
How To Be A Defensive Driver
Defensive driving is defined by the FMCSA as “a way of operating your vehicle to avoid accidents due to the actions of others.” Defensive driving involves anticipating and being prepared for what other drivers might do and how changing road conditions would affect the way vehicles operate. Defensive driving gives drivers techniques for driving more […]
How To Avoid Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is anything that takes you’re your eyes, hands, or attention away from the task of your CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle). Distracted driving increases your risk of getting into an accident and hurting yourself and other around you. Distraction can happen both inside your cab and outside. Some examples of distracted driving are: Texting […]
How To Prepare For Truck Driving School
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5 Hobbies For Over The Road
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]There are a lot of ways for you to spend your downtime while on the road. If you are tired of being bored and want to make better use of your downtime, you […]
Tips For Rush Hour
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