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,…

Human Trafficking occurs daily and globally, with an estimated 25 million victims falling prey to traffickers. There are different types of human trafficking; some cases may be more difficult to spot than others. Truckers can be the first line of defense in the fight to combat human trafficking,…

Parking shortages affect truckers nationwide, with more trucks needing parking than spaces available, which poses stress and safety issues for drivers. Truck drivers need more access to parking during off hours and when they need to sleep fatigue away, a topic gaining traction recently. Before…

Finding the right songs when trucking can be challenging, but finding ones about trucking is even more complicated. A list of songs about the job you do daily can be inspirational, and we’ve discovered some about truckers and trucking, gathering our favorites for your listening pleasure. The next…

Truckers work on the road, frequently visiting Steel Town (Pittsburg), the Windy City (Chicago), and many other cities across the United States. Over the years, drivers have found their nicknames for certain cities that practically replaced their original names in talks on CB radios and amongst…

  Truck driving takes you to numerous states across America, and this time we're looking at what driving through the U.S. Mountain State region has to offer.         These states include Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, all operating under the mountain time…

Summer is officially here again, and we are curious to see what the season will bring this year as we move further from COVID restrictions and return to our new state of ordinary. Each summer season is proving to be more fun-filled than the last, and this year is no exception. People are hitting…

Father's Day is nearing, and finding a present for truck-driving fathers or grandfathers isn't getting any easier. Most fathers want to spend the day with their children and loved ones without many responsibilities. Fathers who work on the road want the same thing, but it's not always as easily…

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of maintaining our mental well-being. For truckers, many stigmas surround mental health, discouraging the want for help, and can lead to emotions and psychological stress being buried or pushed to the side. This month is about…