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Jul 27, 2021

How Competitive Is Reefer Trucking?

A reefer trailer or refrigerated trailer is a trailer that can be temperature controlled using a kind of portable HVAC system. Reefers...

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Types of Flatbed Trailers (And Their Uses)

carolynmdoonan

Jul 23, 2021

Types of Flatbed Trailers (And Their Uses)

The Flatbed trailer, or an open platform piece of transportation equipment, is a crucial instrument in the world of trucking. This device...

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UK Plans To Kiss Carbonize Transportation Goodbye

Destany Long

Jul 22, 2021

UK Plans To Kiss Carbonize Transportation Goodbye

On Wednesday, July 14th, the UK government announced its plan to decarbonize transportation by the year 2050. In the next 3 decades, the...

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What the DOT and Trucking Stakeholders Discussed During the July 8 Roundtable

Matthew Adams

Jul 16, 2021

What the DOT and Trucking Stakeholders Discussed During the July 8 Roundtable

The DOT meeting on July 8 included Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Deputy...

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Five More Essential Gadgets Every Truck Driver Should Carry

Alex Nagy

Jul 8, 2021

Five More Essential Gadgets Every Truck Driver Should Carry

Your truck is like your second home. So, you need to outfit it with all of the comforts that you would enjoy at home. You also need to...

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Keeping It Cozy: Dress Properly to Stay Prepared on the Road

Alex Nagy

Jul 2, 2021

Keeping It Cozy: Dress Properly to Stay Prepared on the Road

You're in it for the long haul as a committed truck driver. Therefore, it's important that you do everything you can to feel at home when...

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Four Ways to Enjoy Being Alone on the Road

Alex Nagy

Jun 28, 2021

Four Ways to Enjoy Being Alone on the Road

Loneliness is a dangerous affliction that, unfortunately, affects thousands of long-haul truck drivers. Many drivers will inevitably feel...

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Take These 4 Steps on the Road to Beat the Summer Heat

Alex Nagy

Jun 22, 2021

Take These 4 Steps on the Road to Beat the Summer Heat

Getting out on the road in the heat of the summer can be quite the journey. Between the sweltering sun and the bustling crowds, it can be...

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Time to Batten Down the Hatches: Transportation Companies Face Hurricane Season Unlike Ever Before

Tamekah Persaud

Jun 21, 2021

Time to Batten Down the Hatches: Transportation Companies Face Hurricane Season Unlike Ever Before

For many of us, summertime means shedding the last of the excessive clothing layers and planning our next vacation. For trucking and...

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Sydney McKinley

Jun 15, 2021

Can you Follow the Trucker Lingo?

Knowing the day-to-day slang that gets thrown around as a truck driver will come in handy when in communication with other drivers. Not...

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Sydney McKinley

Jun 7, 2021

Beat the Summer Heat

As we approach the summertime, it’s important to remember that with the sunny weather comes responsibility as a truck driver. You’ll want...

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Secrets to Finding the Best Truck Stops Around

Sydney McKinley

Jun 1, 2021

Secrets to Finding the Best Truck Stops Around

For the average truck driver, spending days and weeks away from home is a part of the lifestyle. Since you may be away from the...

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Spice Up Your Drive With These 5 Hobbies

Sydney McKinley

May 20, 2021

Spice Up Your Drive With These 5 Hobbies

Many people look for ways to spruce up their daily routine. Job duties can become mundane after a while, which is where hobbies come in...

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United Postal Service Expanding Weekend Deliveries

Collin Koenig

Apr 30, 2021

United Postal Service Expanding Weekend Deliveries

After an astronomical first quarter, UPS will be implementing more weekend deliveries to alleviate the E-commerce boom and keep up with...

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New Legislation Would Create More Truck Parking on Highways

Alex Nagy

Apr 28, 2021

New Legislation Would Create More Truck Parking on Highways

Many truck drivers know that finding a spot to park safely overnight can be nearly impossible. Spaces are generally limited, and drivers...

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Autonomous, Electric Trucks are the "Future of Freight"

Alex Nagy

Apr 26, 2021

Autonomous, Electric Trucks are the "Future of Freight"

Einride—a Swedish startup—has designed an autonomous, electric freight truck that has been approved for use on public roads. The Pod is...

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School Districts Hoping to Receive $25 Billion For Electric Busses

Collin Koenig

Apr 23, 2021

School Districts Hoping to Receive $25 Billion For Electric Busses

As electric vehicle development continues to rise across the United States, the education system hopes to join with electric busses...

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Computer Chip Shortage Forces Vehicle Production Cuts

Alex Nagy

Apr 14, 2021

Computer Chip Shortage Forces Vehicle Production Cuts

The ongoing global shortage of computer chips is continuing to affect vehicle manufacturers. Ford and General Motors have cut production...

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Volvo Group Plans to Use Fossil-Free Steel in Future Production

Alex Nagy

Apr 12, 2021

Volvo Group Plans to Use Fossil-Free Steel in Future Production

Volvo Group announced Friday, April 8 that the company will partner with steel manufacturers SSAB to produce the world's first vehicles...

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