What does the day of a truck driver really look like? Today we’re diving into what a typical day looks like behind the wheel. You’ve probably heard some ads on the radio or seen an advertisement in your local newspaper with fleet members smiling widely, giving a thumbs up or their hands placed on their […]
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Implementing these entertainment ideas for truckers can help keep your fleet members happy while they’re on the road. Truck drivers can be out on long hauls for weeks at a time with hours to kill every day as they crawl through traffic jams, cross state lines, and wait for crews at the loading and unloading […]
Managing work-life balance in truck drivers is essential for fleet managers— here’s why it’s so important. It probably does not come as a surprise that the majority of U.S. employees struggle to find an ideal balance between their work and home lives. Work-life balance is a crucial part of any person employed. However, for truck […]
Are you a fleet manager? Are you thinking about getting satellite TV for your truck drivers? It is no secret that life on the road can be challenging for drivers and fleet managers. Between long hours and being away from loved ones, driving trucks for a living, like many other occupations, comes with difficult parts. […]
Life as a truck driver can be hard, but the long hours and being away from loved ones for days or weeks can be made easier by watching TV on the road. It’s no surprise that long hauls can be lonely and challenging overall. Separation from friends and family can feel isolating and like a […]
Are you experiencing loneliness as a truck driver? You aren’t the only one! There are several things you can do to combat the loneliness on the road. If you’re a truck driver, you know that there is much to love about life on the road and the trucking industry. There are many benefits between the […]
The times truly have changed. With the novel coronavirus upending lives, and the economy, the country can feel almost unrecognizable today from what it was only a few months ago. And, more broadly, transportation equipment has evolved over the last few decades, along with many of the faces, routes and sites seen over the road. […]
It’s about everything For drivers, the approach at Decker is not about any one thing– it’s about everything. When it comes to enhancing compliance, safety and comfort for drivers, Decker breaks things down into three areas. There are “must-have” technologies like ELDs, for example, and “should have” solutions like communications platforms and safety items. […]
Those in the truck driving industry are well aware of the importance of balance. In the trailer, ensuring that the weight of the load sits evenly on the axles means your truck is safe and legal to drive. But load weight isn’t the only important balancing act drivers have to perform. Long hours, days and […]
Professional truck driver is honored for a heroic act of kindness – extracting another professional driver from rising floodwater NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Daniel Sieczkarski of Rochester, New York, a professional driver for Melton Truck Lines, Inc., of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been named the 2016 Highway Angel of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) […]