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 […]

5 Hobbies For Over The Road

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Best Truck Driving Movies

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Tips For Driving At Night

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Truck Stop Rewards Programs You Should Be Aware Of

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Being a professional driver comes with some perks, one of those being reward programs at truck stops. If you are a member of these reward programs you can earn points to save money and get free stuff while on the road. Drivers can earn points at most major truck stop chains by simply fueling. Some […]

Company Driver FAQ

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How much do Witte Bros. drivers make? Our drivers average $75,000 to $85,000 Our top drivers average $100,000+ Where is Witte Bros. located?  575 Witte Industrial Court, Troy, Missouri 63379 Does Witte Bros. have benefits? Yes, Witte offers health, dental, and vision insurance. Witte also offers short term disability and life insurance. What is home […]

Top 5 Best Independent and Chain Truck Stops

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Trucker Path is an app to help you find truck stops, available parking and check weigh stations status. For their annual Best Truck Stops award, Truckers Path uses in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback to determine the top 20 chain and independent truck stops. The Top 5 Lists are created by users voting on those […]

Witte Truck Driving School FAQ

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What are the qualifications I need to meet to attend school at Witte Bros. Driving School? 21 years old No DWI or DUI in the last 3 years No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, with no more than 2 in the last 12 months No more that one serious violation […]