There are so many benefits to working as a truck driver, but one of the major downsides is how much fuel you have to utilize on each trip. While stopping for fuel can provide a welcome break so you can stretch your legs and move around, it can be monotonous and time-consuming—which is the last thing you want if you have a tight deadline. Additionally, fueling up can be costly. Read on →

When truck drivers are away from home, finding healthy foods to eat can certainly be a struggle. Between fast food options and processed snacks at gas stations and rest stop vending machines, it may sometimes feel impossible to find food that is both nutritious and simple to prepare and store. While planning ahead to bring things like fruit and vegetables with you on the road is important, there are also plenty of healthy options you can find at gas stations and truck stops if you know what to look for. Read on →

As a truck driver, staying hydrated can not only seem like an inconvenience—it can also feel like a drain on productivity. Proper hydration means more stops for bathroom breaks, which can add up throughout a day of driving and potentially put you behind on your target mileage and delivery times. However, proper hydration is essential to your body’s functioning, so it is important to strike the right balance between your productivity and your health. Read on →

We have reached peak summer weather, and depending on where in the country you are driving, that can mean temperatures upward of 100 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis. Despite powerful air conditioning, truck cabs can become akin to greenhouses in these types of conditions—quickly becoming miserable to drive in for hours on end! In addition to being uncomfortable, driving in a hot cab can also become dangerous. An enclosed vehicle’s temperature can rise nearly 30 degrees in just 20 minutes, and if your air conditioning goes out or can’t keep up, things can quickly become dangerous. Read on →

There are many perks to being a truck driver, but one of the drawbacks of the job is the amount of sitting required. Studies have shown that truck drivers are particularly susceptible to the health impacts associated with sitting because of how much the job requires it—but fortunately, there are ways to counteract these negative consequences. Incorporating regular exercises is a fantastic way to stay healthy, and even when you are on the road, there are simple things you can do to get your recommended activity in! Read on →

Even truckers with the best intentions of keeping their rolling homes clean sometimes fall behind on the chores and there are plenty of things you don’t have to do all the time, but it’s good to get to once in a while. Regardless of your reasons, the tradition of spring-cleaning can be a great reminder and motivator for you to tackle some of those tasks. If you’re thinking of giving your rig a spruce-up as the weather turns warmer, here are some tips for where you can focus some of your effort. Read on →

Every property- and passenger-carrying driver in the United States must follow the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. So, any change to those rules can lead to a ripple effect of changes throughout the industry. The HOS changes that went into effect at the end of September were fairly minor and meant to expand flexibility in the 14-hour clock, and it appears they aren’t immediately gaining traction. Read on →

We’re all working a little harder to ensure the spaces we spend time in are clean these days, and for drivers that includes their cabs. If you’re trying to ensure you’re as safe as possible in the place where you spend most of your time, here’s some information to help you on your mission. What to Clean A good start is anything you touch, which includes door handles, the steering wheel, your keys, the CB, the shifter and seat belt apparatus. Read on →

Being a truck driver means taking on a life full of unexpected challenges and that’s especially true of long-haulers. Among the unique puzzles they have to face is how to essentially live their lives like turtles, with all they need to survive packed into shells that surround them. Those who’ve chosen the life can put even the space-thriftiest big-city studio dwellers to shame with their skills at making the most of the space available. Read on →

While many people work jobs they put away at 5 o’clock and head for home to think of it no more until the next morning (or the next Monday morning). Such is not the experience of truckers, which is why many people say being a trucker is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle. Truckers drive seemingly endless miles every day, no matter what the calendar says, then sleep and eat right there where they work in many cases. Read on →