Life on the road can be tough for truckers. Traditionally, long haul truckers spent their days on the road and their nights crammed in a tiny sleeper cab with just enough room to sleep. Today, long haulers enjoy bigger sleeper cabs even in conventional trucks. With trends like van and RV living fueling the desire…
Lets face it, truckers have a tough job both mentally and physically. Drivers are on the road for long stretches of time, loads need to be delivered in unrealistic timeframes and trucking can be lonely. Some fleets allow you to bring a dog or spouse along for the ride to help ease the loneliness. But…
Life as a trucker requires you to go from Point A to Point B with as little issues as possible. Deliveries need to be timely, and while you can do everything in your power to make sure that all loads get to their destination, you can’t control road conditions. Accidents, construction and bad route…
As a trucker, you know how uncomfortable it can be to take a nap in your cab in the middle of summer. Hell, it’s hard enough to sleep comfortably at night even when temperatures cool down. How about re-charing your batteries and taking a 20-minute power nap in the hot August sun? Forget it. We…
Truck driver safety advancements are helping make roads safer, and the wireless backup camera is one of the top investments truckers are making. One report suggests that backup crashes can be reduced by as much as 78% when rearview cameras are installed. All new cars are required to have backup cameras installed as of May…
The Citizens Band Radio Service, or CB radio, is one of the most important tools to have in your truck. It allows you to communicate with other truckers on the road using a short-distance radio system. The 27 MHz band usually has more than 40 channels available. But why is this old school tool so…
Truck drivers stay in the same position all day, and they need to be comfortable. Cushions can help alleviate some discomfort when driving, but trucker boots can alleviate those aches and pains in your feet. But are trucker boots really a necessity? Do Trucker Drivers Need Work Boots? Yes. Your feet are very important. There…
Truckers only make money when they’re putting miles on their truck. Yes, there is deadhead and other ways to make money, but if you’re stopping to grab a drink or some food, you’re losing money. Truckers don’t need to make frequent stops. A truck fridge allows you to keep all of your food and beverages…
