The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) has partnered with CDL Meals to bring healthier meals to drivers. CDL Meals offers chef-made organic meals to those on the road who want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get away from gas station fast food. The AAOO is a nationwide organization…
The First Gear Skid School in Brighton, Colorado, is here to teach truckers how to drive on snow and ice when there is no snow or ice. With a computer onboard and a hydraulics system hooked up, they can raise the truck to simulate a loss of traction and get…
Each year, billions of dollars worth of merchandise is hauled and delivered by trucks. Unfortunately, there is always going to be damaged merchandise due to turbulence during transit. Pallets of merchandise don’t fit into the back of a trailer nice and snuggly, there are gaps, and these gaps can throw…
The link below leads to a good list of trucking blogs and websites for pros in the trucking industry for 2019. A few examples include: Smart Trucking – A blog of unedited thoughts and opinions about random topics in this industry. They promote and advocate success for those in the…
September saw the highest number of trailer sales in 2019 with around 19,000 units. When compared to August, this was an increase of 81%. Yet, when compared to September of 2018, sales are still down 66%. This may be leading to a healthy outlook on trailer sales for 2020 as…
During the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition, Lytx delivered its second “State of the Data” presentation highlighting areas of truck driving safety and risk. This leader of telematics solutions in the trucking industry recorded 6.2 billion miles of driving data this year and put together some interesting statistics…
In San Diego, Calfornia, the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition kicks off this weekend and runs through October 9. People from all areas within the trucking industry will be gathering at the San Diego Convention Center to learn more about what’s going on in the industry today and…
Mobil Delvac and PEDIGREE are teaming up to launch “Mutts4Trucks”. This campaign pairs professional drivers with shelter dogs to make a positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of truckers. It will also show the many benefits of adopting shelter dogs. This job can hand out long and lonely…
The following Love’s Truck Tire Care Centers and Speedcos are offering 24/7 service on tire, lube, and mechanical for professional drivers. Love’s Truck Tire Care – Lake Wales, Florida 17309 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853Love’s Truck Tire Care – Sioux Falls, South Dakota 5301 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has opened the new Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for registration. The Clearinghouse has been put into place so the FMCSA, law enforcement, CMV employers and driver license agencies can find CDL drivers who have violated federal alcohol and drug testing. Ultimately,…