The trucking industry is full of largely sedentary jobs that provide little space for proper workouts. This leads to an epidemic of increased levels of obesity, heart disease and many other health concerns among truck drivers. The good news is there are exercises that...
To ensure road safety and to be sure that trucking companies are complying with all of the rules, the Department of Transportation conducts random roadside inspections throughout the year. Many companies and drivers dread the day that they are tapped for inspection,...
David Koenig of the AP reports the Trump administration has taken action to extend working hours for truckers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the maximum working day for short haul drivers from 12 hours to 14 hours and expanded how far...
Truck Size and Weight: Know Your Limits For a trucking company, carrying more cargo typically means a more profitable haul. This leads many operators to try to load their trucks as close to the limit as possible. The increasing demand for just-in-time delivery has...
5 Proposed Changes to Trucking Laws and Regulations As a trucker, you know the open road provides a sense of freedom, but that liberty comes with its share of responsibilities. To keep you and other drivers safe, legislators pass trucking laws and regulations that are...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tractor-trailer and other heavy truck drivers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses for all jobs. The Dangers of Trucking jobs face many dangers of trucking out on the road, but the lifestyle of a truck...
