Logistics is a progressive industry linking producers and consumers through supply chain networks that use multiple transportation modes, especially trucks. Using trucks sometimes requires drivers to drive trucks without a load from one place to another, which generally doesn’t generate revenue. This is known as bobtailing. So what is a bobtail truck, and why is […]
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Trucking Tips: 3 Ways To Stop Skidding
Driving an eighteen-wheeler can be albeit challenging and different from driving a car. At times, truck skidding, an awful experience, can happen to the truck driver. Thankfully, Energy Trucking explains how to stop skidding in trucking. Let’s dive in! Causes of Skidding Some main issues that cause skidding include: Turning too sharply Braking too hard Accelerating too […]
7 Essential Things Every Truck Driver Should Have
When it comes to emergencies, being overly prepared is better than not being prepared. This is no different for truck drivers. You’ll find yourself on all types of roads and weather conditions during the day, and it’s better safe than sorry. But what do I need in my semi truck? Well, here are seven essentials that […]
Ways To Improve Your Mental Heal While Truck Driving
As a truck driver, your job provides for your family and plays a significant role in facilitating the growth of our country’s economy. However, this job can be stressful, just like any other type of work. It’s critical for truck drivers to maintain positive mental health and stay focused on the road to ensure their […]
How To Improve Your Truck Driving Skills
Driving skills are essential for any truck driver. However, after years of being on the road, truck drivers realize that being successful at trucking requires other intricate skills to back up their driving skills. In essence, they begin to recognize that time management, organization, problem-solving, critical thinking, good communication, self-regulation and mechanical knowledge skills are necessary […]