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Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Tips and Techniques for Truck Drivers
Trucking and Beyond
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Tips and Techniques for Truck Drivers

This blog post provides practical and effective tips for over-the-road truck drivers to maximize fuel efficiency and profitability, covering aspects like efficient route planning, regular truck maintenance, smooth driving techniques, reducing idle time, optimizing truck aerodynamics, judicious use of APUs, continuous learning, and leveraging fuel cards for discounts.

The Future of Warehousing: Trends to Watch in 2023
Warehousing
The Future of Warehousing: Trends to Watch in 2023

In this blog post, we explore ten key trends shaping the future of warehousing in 2023, including increased automation, AI and ML integration, sustainability initiatives, e-commerce fulfillment, and urban warehousing. We highlight how these advancements present both challenges and opportunities for businesses, emphasizing the need for adaptability, innovation, and technology adoption in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

The Evolution of Commercial Trucking and What the Future Holds
Trucking and Beyond
The Evolution of Commercial Trucking and What the Future Holds

Over the years, the commercial trucking industry has undergone remarkable transformations, largely propelled by advancements in technology, changing regulations, and evolving customer expectations.

The Importance of G.O.A.L.
Driver Safety
The Importance of G.O.A.L.

Every driver at some point gets the "Super Trucker" mentality and it has become a long running joke across the trucking industry.

Trump in favor of $2 trillion infrastructure budget and what this means for the trucking industry.
Logistics News
Trump in favor of $2 trillion infrastructure budget and what this means for the trucking industry.

Congressional Democrats claim they and President Trump have agreed on a whopping $2 trillion to fund infrastructure including our nations bridges and highways.

Healthy Mental Habits for Truckers
Driver Health and Happiness
Healthy Mental Habits for Truckers

Being a trucker is hard work, but that doesn’t mean you need to burn out mentally or physically from this tough job. Considering taking the below suggestions in mind to improve your mental health while on the road.

6 Exercises Truckers Can Do Anywhere
Driver Health and Happiness
6 Exercises Truckers Can Do Anywhere

Taking care of your health and overall wellness can help curb the risks of these chronic illnesses. In as little as 15 minutes per day, truckers can take the steps to get control of their fitness and wellness regimen.

Automated Trucking: Why you Shouldn’t be Scared About the Future of the Industry
Trucking and Beyond
Automated Trucking: Why you Shouldn’t be Scared About the Future of the Industry

The idea of automated trucks has been a taboo conversation topic among the trucking industry since the concept was first introduced years ago.

Why Women Need to Consider a Career in the Trucking Industry
Trucking and Beyond
Why Women Need to Consider a Career in the Trucking Industry

The extreme demand in trucking means there's never been a better time for women to consider starting a career as a driver.

5 Ways Truckers Can Eat Healthier While On The Road
Driver Health and Happiness
5 Ways Truckers Can Eat Healthier While On The Road

Poor eating habits in combination with being seated behind the wheel of a big-rig throughout most of your day can lead to numerous health issues including obesity, high-blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and more.

Why Millennials Should Consider A Career In The Trucking Industry
Trucking and Beyond
Why Millennials Should Consider A Career In The Trucking Industry

The trucking industry has a long-standing reputation of endless days and nights behind the wheel, rugged drivers, and weeks away from your family. This stigma has tainted a career path which in reality is within a high-tech, in-demand industry that powers America.

Better Health on the Highway
Driver Health and Happiness
Better Health on the Highway

After driving hundreds of miles, the last thing Roy Williams, a truck driver from Denton, Tex., wanted to do was exercise. After a day trapped in the cab, stopping only to gorge on greasy fare at truck stops, who could think of working out?