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…

For people who drink it and enjoy it on a daily basis, coffee can become almost a religious experience. For truck drivers whose job is on the road getting a good quality cup and enjoy it the way we do at home is almost impossible. Here we will share some ways to make a fresh traditional brew if you…

Staying awake while driving should be the ultimate goal when behind the wheel. Driving tired is as dangerous as driving drunk cause it impairs both judgment and reaction time. Although loading up on coffee and energy drinks might seem like an easy way out of the problem, it will do more harm than…