GOOGLE MAPS FOR TRUCKING – GOOD, BAD, OR UGLY?
Using the wrong navigation tool can land you in trouble. For example, the GPS platform can lead you down roads where your truck or commercial […]
Tools
DO TRUCKERS STILL USE CB RADIOS?
Since the 1970s, CB radios have been all the rage, and for good reason. With technological advancements, technology has changed and improved. It’s no wonder […]
HOW TO STORE RATCHET STRAPS AND WINCH STRAPS: 4 QUICK TIPS
Ratchet straps and winch straps may seem like hardy items that you can place anywhere you want. However, if you want them to last longer, […]
Salaries
HOW MUCH DO FREIGHT BROKERS MAKE?
There are a lot of jobs within the trucking industry that work behind the scenes . Find out more about the role of a freight […]
HOW MUCH DOES A TRUCK DISPATCHER MAKE?
Choosing a job means understanding all the factors and while we try to focus on aspirations, a job’s salary is an important piece of information. […]
ICE ROAD TRUCKER SALARY: WORTH THE RISK?
Ice Roads are literally roads made of ice. These roads are built by humans who create the roads using snow machines or tractors. Ice roads […]
Trucks
DO DIESEL TRUCKS HAVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS?
Since 2007, the majority of vehicles with a diesel engine have a catalytic converter. The benefits of these converters are that they turn 90% of […]
HOW MANY TONS OF GRAVEL IN A DUMP TRUCK?
When you are hauling loose material in your dump truck, it’s essential to know what the dump truck capacity is. Gravel, sand, soil, mulch, and […]
AMERICAN TRUCKS VS EUROPEAN TRUCKS
Even though truck driving happens throughout the world, each country has its own rules and restrictions. As a result, American and European trucks have different […]
Trailers
SEMI-TRUCK DIMENSIONS – TOP TO BOTTOM, SIDE TO SIDE, FRONT TO BACK
A semi-truck is big, right? But how big? We may see these monsters on the highway but let’s look further at the dimensions of a […]
HOW MANY PALLETS FIT ON A TRAILER?
A perfectly natural question for truckers and customers or clients to ask, “How many pallets or skids can you fit on a trailer?” This is […]
WHAT IS A REEFER TRAILER?
Unless you’re a trucker, all the terminology can be a bit confusing. Take, for example, the reefer trailer. In this article, we’ll explain exactly what […]
Trucker's Life
WHAT IS JACKNIFING IN TRUCKING?
You may have heard the term jackknifing before and you may have even seen it in real life. When a semi-truck jackknifes, it is a […]
WHAT DOES DEADHEAD MEAN IN TRUCKING?
Trucking seems straightforward but there are a lot of logistics that go into it. Let’s find out what deadheading means and how it affects truckers […]
HOW TO INVEST IN TRUCKING WITHOUT DRIVING
Trucking can be a profitable business, and there are several ways you can invest in this industry without becoming a truck driver. The US trucking […]
Fuel
HOW MANY GALLONS OF FUEL DOES A SEMI-TRUCK HOLD?
Semi-trucks are impressive vehicles. They can travel long distances and haul immense loads. But just how many gallons of fuel does a semi-truck hold and […]
AT WHAT TEMPERATURE DOES DIESEL GEL?
Diesel fuel is pretty awesome, but it can be hard to handle when it gets cold. Cold weather causes diesel fuel to crystallize (gel), which […]
How To
CAN YOU WASH MOVING BLANKETS?
When it comes time to move, having moving blankets can protect your furniture from damage. But what do you do with the blankets after you […]
HOW TO GET AMAZON TRUCKING CONTRACTS – AMAZON RELAY
Are you ready to optimize your trucking business even more and reap the rewards of working with Amazon, earning more revenue, and growing your business? […]
HOW TO STORE RATCHET STRAPS AND WINCH STRAPS: 4 QUICK TIPS
Ratchet straps and winch straps may seem like hardy items that you can place anywhere you want. However, if you want them to last longer, […]