Truck drivers have had a bad reputation over the years. I am not sure why when you consider the training, the skills and road knowledge that is required to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL). The image hasn't been good…
Gaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) means more than just a piece of paper. It also involves more than just having a job. That CDL is a license to freedom, a license to explore, see new places and meet new…
There are a lot of trucking companies that are now starting to feel the pinch from the economic downturn, however, it's not quite what you think. Rather than having to tighten their belts and perhaps put off drivers, they are…
You can gain experience and a variable range of training by simply doing - that is - borrowing a piece of heavy equipment and practicing, perhaps with an old hand showing you some of the ropes. There are even employers…
For those that do it, Truck Driving appeals on many different levels. If you look at what truck driving is, at its most basic, it is easy to understand why so many people love it. It is a career that…
All kinds of people go into truck driving and I do mean all. Over the years you get to meet all kinds of people in heavy equipment and truck driving and the thing that stands out is that no two…
One of the simplest things that you can do to save fuel in Truck Driving is to maintain correct tire pressure. As tires deflate, more of the tire surface comes into contact with the road. This creates extra friction which…
This is part three of our Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money series. Today we are going to look at a few little maintenance tricks that can improve the fuel economy of the truck that you are driving. Tires…
Hybrid technology has been in the automotive industry for some time now, but it gas been slow to catch on in Truck Driving. The main reason why hybrids have not taken off in truck driving as they have in other…
This is part two in our Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money series. Today we are going to look at some more truck driving tips that will make better use of your horsepower. Conservative Truck Driving might not feel…