Being a truck driver means regularly dealing with homesickness. Some drivers don't get to see their homes for months, and this type of separation can emotionally affect the state of mind. Effectively dealing with homesickness means understanding it and knowing how to recognize it. Although a hard…

With everyday improvements on all feilds, it is harder and harder to predict the future of trucking industry. Still, the profession of a truck driver looks like it is here to stay. The trucking industry is no stranger to changes, as it looks ahead in an attempt to create a positive and bright path…

When feeling hungry, the easiest thing to do is pull over to a gas station and load up with some snacks. Since snacks are usually not considered a healthy food, be careful if you are a truck driver - they can often leave you feeling sluggish and tired. Driving long periods tends to spark quite an…

The trucking world offers many different options for trucking with many different sizes of trucks carrying many different types of loads. Here at Armada Trucking, we feature over-the-road truck driving jobs, also called OTR trucking. There are advantages and disadvantages to OTR trucking. We're…

When considering trucking jobs, there are many things to have in mind because it is not for the faint-hearted, yet it can reap massive rewards. Deciding whether or not to pursue a career in the trucking industry is not that easy of a decision. OTR Trucking Jobs On-the-road or OTR trucking does…

The tally is in! We’ve looked through numerous lists and found the three most dangerous roads in the world! If you thought never-ending freeways were terrible, you haven’t seen anything yet. Out of many hazardous roads globally, the ones in Bolivia, Alaska, and China are the three most…

Staying hydrated while on the road can not be stressed enough. When your body is dehydrated, you start feeling symptoms such as dizziness and headache, hazardous conditions for driving. It's essential to be aware of the things that dehydrate you and what can help you stay hydrated on the road. …

In today's time, there seems to be a demand for female truck drivers. Society is accepting women into jobs that used to be held mainly by males. Past discrepancies in the trucking industry have pushed women away from trucking jobs, and safety fears still influence women when going for a trucking…

May has officially arrived and with it come higher temperatures and the sound of summer knocking on our door. As the heat rolls in, we are fighting to find ways to stay cool. If you can be at home and sit in a pool all day or relax in your central air conditioning, then you're all set, but if you…

Driving large trucks and pulling big things requires more training and qualifications than just a regular license. A CDL license will always be needed when driving oversized trucks. Since the size, weight, and type of cargo determine the class you are in, we'll try to help you understand what a CDL…