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How to Prepare your Truck for Winter
Posted Friday, Dec 08, 2023
Winter is fast approaching and will be here before you know it! Truck driving in harsh, cold, icy weather can send a cold shiver down any driver’s spine. However, if a trucker prepares with winter equipment check, they can not only make it through the winter months but excel in strides. The first step a [...]
The Importance of Semi-Truck Maintenance
Posted Thursday, Nov 09, 2023
Semi-trucks are an essential part of the transportation industry. They transport goods from place to place, often over long distances. As such, keeping these vehicles properly maintained is vital to ensure their safe and efficient operation. Semi-truck maintenance is a critical component of the trucking industry, and drivers must understand the importance of regular maintenance [...]
6 ELEMENTS OF COMFORT TO BRING YOUR CAB
Posted Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
As an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver, you could spend three to four weeks at a time away from your home, family and friends. This career doesn’t just require physical skills and the ability to spend hours behind the wheel; it also requires drivers to manage their emotions and stay focused. Your truck is where […]
Industries to Make Money with A Box Truck
Posted Friday, Sep 15, 2023
Since box trucks are the most demanded commercial vehicle types for freight transport, it’s the quickest way to make money with a box truck. You can work for reputable companies that need to add to their drivers or partner as an independent operator and add to their fleets. Here are a few industries that you [...]
5 Considerations When Buying A Sleeper Semi-Truck
Posted Wednesday, Aug 09, 2023
Are you looking to become an owner-operator of a semi-truck or add a semi to a growing business? Owning your own truck gives you the freedom to drive as an independent contractor, choosing your routes and your loads. One of the things you can choose is whether to drive a day truck or a sleeper […]
How to start a box truck business in 5 steps
Posted Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023
There’s a lot of work for box truck drivers, but to start getting paid, you need to know how to start a box truck business. This guide can help. Not all truck drivers need a big rig. With the continuing boom in e-commerce, there’s a good market for smaller deliveries—the kinds of loads you can […]
Do I Need A CDL To Drive A Box Truck?
Posted Monday, Jun 12, 2023
Is a commercial driver’s license (CDL) required to drive a box truck? Most likely not, but it depends on the weight of the truck and trailer, what you are hauling, and other variables. Box trucks are a common sight on the roads. Companies may favor box trucks (also commonly referred to as “straight trucks” or […]
What You Need To Know Before Beginning CDL Training
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023
The following information can help prepare you before you head off to school. And do not be fooled, obtaining a CDL at a local CDL school will not result in automatic hiring at a company. It will not alleviate any of the following issues, but it could put you in debt without a company willing […]
Benefits of box Trucks for Service Businesses
Posted Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023
As owner or operator of a business, you know how commercial vehicles can help to make it run efficiently. In fact, trucking is responsible for the majority of overland freight movement in the U.S. In fact the 2019 market was worth $791.7 billion. If you’re running a logistics, distribution or delivery business, owning a box […]
What Type of Trucking Carrier Should You Drive For?
Posted Thursday, Mar 09, 2023
Truck driving isn’t a one size fits all type of job. Drivers have choices for everything from the kind of freight they haul, how far they drive, and where they drive. But before they decide if they want to haul dry van or hazmat, or run OTR or local, they need to make two […]
