As a fleet manager, one of your main priorities should be to keep all of your drivers, mechanics and other staff members safe. This can be done in multiple ways, from educating truckers on important safety tips to truck maintenance. The top trucking organizations like TransWood are here to give you tips on how to […]
Deciding to become a long haul truck driver is not just about starting a new career, but beginning a new lifestyle; the trucker lifestyle. As with every career, there are both pros and cons to becoming a long haul driver, as well as living the trucker lifestyle. In this blog, we go over the pros […]
Commercial trucks have many parts in which work together to create a properly functioning truck. One of those parts is tires; and without them, a truck wouldn’t be a truck. Truck tires are something that every fleet must take into account when maintaining their trucks. These days, tires are becoming more and more expensive, which […]
As the weather continues to warm up, it’s safe to say that spring is finally here to stay! With spring comes longer days, warmer weather and lots and lots of rain throughout the country. It’s inevitable that truckers will find themselves driving through rain, hail lightning and potentially tornadoes at some point this year. With […]
For the most part, truck drivers have the freedom of working alone while driving on the road. This aspect of the trucker lifestyle is what entices many new drivers to begin their careers. However, truck drivers do not solely get 100 percent freedom; in fact, truck driving involves more relationships than you think! Truckers are […]
All truck drivers should focus on fueling their bodies with healthy nutrients and foods. As the trucker lifestyle can make this difficult to do at times, it’s essential in helping you stay healthy, as well as stay alert and awake while on the road. It may seem like it’s difficult to get on a healthy […]
Truck driver, like a lot of other careers, is a very time demanding, intense job. If you have been a trucker for a long time, chances are you know what trucking burnout feels like. Trucking burnout can lead to unsafe situations for not only the truck drivers themselves, but for others on the road as […]
As the weather continues to gradually become warmer and warmer, it’s safe to say that spring is almost here! Now is the perfect time to clean up your trucks and prepare them for the summer months ahead! Not only does performing spring maintenance prolong the life of your trucks, but also improves safety as well. […]
As we move through 2021, we find ourselves in the month of March; spring is coming already! While the weather outside starts to gradually warm up, March is also Women’s History Month! This is a great time of the year to celebrate all of the strong women who have helped pave the way for women […]
Trucking companies all over the country have been seeing a trucker shortage. This means that there are currently more trucking openings than ever before! If you are a young adult wanting to start your work career or a baby boomer who is looking for a career switch, the trucking industry may be just right […]