Turns out that 14% of truck drivers suffer from depression. How to identify this life-threatening condition and how to cope with it if you`re a trucker – read it in this article. WHY DOES DEPRESSION COME UP OFTEN AMONG TRUCKERS? The transport industry is mostly male. Therefore, statistics show that depression among men in this […]
Read moreDo today’s professional truck drivers deserve respect? Definitely, but as it turned out you still need to fight for it… Unfortunately, over the past decades, the image of truckers has been ruined greatly. There are rumors among experienced truck drivers that respect for yourself and the profession is much harder to earn than it used […]
Read moreUnsafe shipments are an unfortunate situation that can happen to anyone in the trucking industry. And it`s vitally important to know what to do in a situation when you find yourself in an unsafe area. When delivering to a new location, drivers should ask the recipient about any safety concerns that may come up in […]
Read moreYou`ve probably heard more than once from travelers that trucks and truckers are “the most dangerous things that can come across on the road.” But no. The number of legislations that are being passed in the field of freight transport certainly outnumber other decrees dealing with automobilists. Huge trucks often scare people around and many […]
Read more“Sometimes you have to do it – turn over your life by 180 degrees,” told Whattatruck director and presenter Hasan Aliyev, who now can`t imagine himself outside the truck. Hasan came from Pittsburgh to train as a trucker. In the past, he had 20 years of experience in filming, theater and on TV. As a […]
Read moreA leading trucking site published the trucker results of a recent National Truck Driver Appreciation Week survey. Truckstop.com interviewed 500 truck drivers and demonstrated the conclusions: the survey showed that working as a professional driver in 2021 doesn`t pass without incidents. According to Truckstop.com: • 96% believe their work is valued most during the tough […]
Read moreToday, there are many things invented for truckers to help wean off distractions on the road. But which one really helps and which doesn`t – let’s figure it out. Everyone understands that driving a truck is a serious business and requires complete concentration. However, for some truck drivers, the desire to check their phone turns […]
Read moreA recent survey found that about 80% of all truckers struggle with nutrition problems while on the road. What are they connected with? Truckers were asked to complete a survey and share their experiences of eating at truck stops. When asked “Is it difficult for you to have lunch, due to the fact that the […]
Read moreEven if you`ve just started out in freight transport, you`ve definitely heard the term “Bill of Lading” many times. A Bill of Lading or B/L is a document that indicates what kind of cargo is transported in a truck from one point to another. The B/L is required for each cargo and is an important […]
Read moreThe delivery driver got stuck in a flood for eight hours, and now he wants to warn other truckers about potential danger. On August 21, Brandon Hooper was on his way to McEven, Tennessee, when a flood suddenly began. “I had to turn around. I go down 13 to hit the I-40 and I called […]
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