The splendors of the rubber tree were discovered thousands of years ago by the ancient Olmec, Maya, and Aztec tribes. Since then, rubber has evolved into many things we use today, including the tires that drive our cars and trucks. The demand for tire production continues to grow, and with it comes…

The talk of the town in trucking for the last couple of years has unveiled commercial electric trucks, specifically those manufactured by Tesla. The rugged and large diesel trucks spouting smoke from their exhausts may soon be replaced by sleek and quiet electric-powered semis. Tesla Semi Truck…

Truckers Must Share the Road With Other Cars: How is Harmony Found? The roads of today are filled with cars and trucks of varying sizes, and finding harmony between all of them is important for communities to function properly. In some cases, special roads and highways for trucks are available…

What Causes Fatigue and How Can Truckers Battle it on the Road Most of us have faced fatigue in one form or another, especially at the end of a long workday. Usually, after resting overnight, fatigue is diminished, and our bodies are restored. For those in health care, law enforcement, trucking,…

Trucking Sights When Driving the West Coast Armada Trucking Group terminals expand across America, and driving them means experiencing the road trip of a lifetime while getting paid. California, Oregon, and Washington comprise what we know as the Pacific West Coast and offer beauty ranging from…

Truck stops have been around since truckers started on the long haul. They began as places for truckers and drivers to pull into after many hours of driving to refuel, enjoy a hot meal, and maybe even a hot shower. Some truck stops stayed traditional, where the usual truckers would sit in their…

Simulation-based training can be found in the trucking industry, and many other areas of work such as aviation, military, and medicine. Trying out a simulator before starting a career can help you determine if that career is something enjoyable or not. If trying a simulator doesn’t bring you joy,…

While traveling on just about any significant highway, now and then, a green sign with white letters reading "weigh station" will pop up, beckoning truckers and other drivers of heavy vehicles to follow its arrow off the highway to be weighed. What are these weigh stations for, and how do truckers…

Assembly Bill 5, or AB5, is a 3-part "ABC" test created for independent contractors in California and passed by the Supreme Court in September 2019. The law aims to extend workers' benefits, eliminate the misclassification of workers, and protect them from companies that use these…

Truckers Need Truck Stops that Make Trucking Easier Truck stops are made in all shapes and sizes, but the importance they have to truckers looking for a place to rest after hours on the road are all the same. Basic amenities every truck stop should include are gas, a safe place to park, and at…