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A Guide for Truck Drivers Driving in Rush Hour Traffic
Truck drivers try to avoid rush hour traffic. Yet this is not possible under the current “14-hour clock” laws and regulations. While you may be abl...
Truck Drivers: Here’s How You Stay Cool This Summer
Truck drivers have to deal with a lot of different conditions, but the heat of summer is probably the hardest. Getting too hot can make you uncomfo...
A Guide to the Best Truck Driver Sleep: Recommendations and Advice
If you are an over the road (OTR) truck driver, it is important to get plenty of sleep to remain refreshed and alert while driving. Part of getting...
DOT Hours of Service: Understanding the Unique Compliance Requirements
Truck driving is difficult work, requiring intense concentration for long periods of time. In order to increase driver and traffic safety, and to r...
What You Need to Know About Being a Long Haul Trucker
Everyone knows the mystique of the long haul trucker. Perhaps you might have even seen the inside of a semi cab, with its vast array of switches an...
Four Tips for Truckers Driving in Hard Rain
Driving long distances can be demanding, but driving long distances in hard rain is even more demanding. According to a study conducted by the Fede...
Truck Industry Trends for 2019: 7 Trends to Keep an Eye On
Trucking industry trends include a wide range of topics from driver demand to advances in technologies. As we are just into 2019, now is a good tim...
Three Reasons You Should Invest in a New Semi Seat
Semis represent a big investment for independent truck drivers and trucking companies alike. With the average cost of a new tractor-trailer ranging...
Truck Driving 101: How to Avoid Road Rage with Safe Driving Practices
Driving a big rig that weighs 80,000 pounds or more requires you to be a good driver. You should attempt to avoid situations where you can feel str...
Why Suburban Seating and Safety
There’s no shortage of companies that offer trucking products, but, if you’re looking for the best of the best, Suburban Seating & Safety is th...
Sharing the Road with Semi Trucks
When sharing the road with large trucks, there are many safety factors to consider. There are over 250,000 collisions between trucks and passenger ...
Backup Cameras and Alarms Improve Fleet Safety
The concept of a motor vehicle backup camera appeared in 1956, but it wouldn’t be until 1991 when one would appear in a consumer car. Today, it’s n...
