11/11/2015Driver Digest: Veterans, 3PLs Salute You Reading Time: 2 minutes November 11th of every year is a day we set aside to honor veterans for their sacrifice and willingness to serve their country. At the end of 2014, there was an estimated 21/2 million veterans in the United States1. Veterans have an admirable work ethic, sacrifice, dedication and honor. This group of citizens are sought… Continue reading Driver Digest: Veterans, 3PLs Salute You
10/13/2015Driver Digest: Preparing For the Holiday Season Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the best ways to prepare for this upcoming holiday season is to know what to expect. As Christmas music begins to play on the radio and temperatures begin to drop, companies are revving up their operations to prepare for one of the busiest seasons of the year. Overall spending was up during the… Continue reading Driver Digest: Preparing For the Holiday Season
09/08/2015Driver Digest: The First Fifty Years of Trucking Reading Time: 3 minutes As the history of the United States evolved, the truck has evolved with it. The trucking industry was introduced to America in the nineteenth century. Prior to trucks, most shipping was done on the railroads. During this time, infrastructure wasn’t in place to support trucking so many continued to rely on railroads for shipping. Due… Continue reading Driver Digest: The First Fifty Years of Trucking
08/04/2015Driver Digest: Five Qualities Carriers Look For in Drivers Reading Time: 3 minutes With somewhere between 35,000 and 40,000 truck driver openings in the United States1, carriers are always looking to hire qualified drivers. When applying for a new position, we all tend to wonder how we can set ourselves apart in a pool of applications. Here are a few qualities that carriers look for when hiring drivers.… Continue reading Driver Digest: Five Qualities Carriers Look For in Drivers
05/26/2015Driver Digest: Advice to the Newcomers Reading Time: 3 minutes When I started in this industry over 25 years ago, things were different… but it’s absolutely better.” As the trucking industry continues to grow and change, there are a number of things new truckers can do to continue driving towards success. We recently interviewed a few current drivers and drivers who have been promoted to… Continue reading Driver Digest: Advice to the Newcomers
04/28/2015Driver Digest: The Top Free Apps for Truck Drivers Reading Time: 3 minutes There were over 1/3 million apps available in the Apple App Store last September1 and that number has since increased. No matter what type of smartphone you may have, apps have been developed to make our lives easier and keep us connected. Truck drivers are always on the move and many rely on their phone… Continue reading Driver Digest: The Top Free Apps for Truck Drivers
03/24/2015Driver Digest: Healthy Foods For Your Haul Reading Time: 6 minutes Truck Drivers face a lot of challenges when it comes to eating a well-balanced meal which increases their health risks. One problem that is facing our nation is obesity. It has been a growing concern for many Americans but especially those who spend a majority of their day sitting. A recent study by the Centers… Continue reading Driver Digest: Healthy Foods For Your Haul
02/24/2015Driver Digest: A CDL Driving School Graduate’s Most Important Tool Reading Time: 3 minutes For graduates across all specialties, graduation is an exciting time; however, it can be intimidating too. Truck drivers especially face a lot of decisions once they earn their CDL. Truck driving is a growing industry with plenty of opportunities for recent grads and the first thing you should do is research. There are many potential… Continue reading Driver Digest: A CDL Driving School Graduate’s Most Important Tool
01/20/2015Driver Digest: The Top Truck Stops In America Reading Time: 3 minutes Across the Highways and Interstates of the United States lies some of the greatest Truck Stops you’ll ever encounter. After long hauls it’s nice to have a place to go to escape the inside of your cab for a bit. Whether you simply want to refuel or want to feel like you are on a… Continue reading Driver Digest: The Top Truck Stops In America
12/23/2014Driver Digest: 10 Winter Driving Tips Reading Time: 3 minutes For a large part of the United States and Canada, winter weather causes undesirable driving conditions. Snow, rain, and ice are the worst nightmares of most drivers. Many people avoid winter roads all together, but for some that isn’t an option. Among these are the truck drivers who are responsible for transporting goods through the… Continue reading Driver Digest: 10 Winter Driving Tips