The 2023 year is ending, and it’s been a doozy for trucking. As part of typical end-of-year traditions, we look back at what 2023 had in store for the trucking industry and its drivers. We talked about weather, trucker issues, holidays on the road, and more this year. Let’s review some of what has…

Winter has come, and although the season doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21st, the low temperatures aren’t waiting for their debut. Truckers work days, weeks, or months, especially during the cold winter. Finding ways to stay warm through planning, gadgets, clothing, and more becomes…

The nation’s supply chain relies heavily on the work of truck drivers and the goods they deliver daily. Decreasing the truck driver shortage gap has been a hot topic over the last few years as companies are restructuring pay and benefits in favor of drivers. Some lawmakers are now attempting to…

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family and for giving thanks for everything you have in life. Celebrations involve food, drink, and laughter. Typical dinners include turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, and desserts. Truckers spend lots of…

Working on the road makes it difficult at times to honor holiday and cultural traditions like you would at home. Finding ways to take traditions on the road can keep seasonal blues away and help connect to loved ones even when working. Holidays like Day of the Dead take place in October and…

We are well into October now, meaning it's getting closer to Halloween. Although some have been celebrating since August, Halloween is officially in full effect as pumpkins, witches, ghouls, and goblins are lining neighborhoods and whole cities around the U.S. Truckers may not always be around to…

Road trips, moves, vagabonding, there are plenty of reasons that send us for long drives. But no one drives more than a trucker, with their offices being the long and winding roads of the U.S. Working on the road also means living on it sometimes, and certain items you take along can help enhance…

Long-haul truckers drive for long periods, sometimes in the company of a fellow driver alongside them. The lone wolves only socialize when ordering something or delivering a load. Others drive with partners because sometimes it takes two to tango. Whether you’re used to driving with a partner or…

September is chugging along fast, and we're celebrating truckers this month, especially during this year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, 2023. This week is about honoring our road heroes who keep the country moving. Everyone can do things to honor truckers this week, and…

We’ve had it marked on our calendars since June, and now it’s finally here: Brake Safety Week. If you haven’t been ensuring your brakes are in order by now, it’s time to get on it. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is conducting inspections on commercial motor vehicles from August 20-26,…