What is Intermodal Trucking? Intermodal trucking, sometimes referred to as drayage, is the act of using a truck to move international cargo in specially designed containers from point A to point B. Usually this is either the first or last step in the overall intermodal
CNN estimates that carriers across the United States are in need of 80,000 truck drivers. Pay for truck drivers is increasing as well, making now a great time to get started in the trucking industry. For those interested, the first step is to enroll in
Iowa 80, located just off Exit 284 on I-80, is the world’s largest truck stop and a place almost every trucker has been to at least once. But do you know all the unique services they offer or how it became the largest truck stop
Each year, people all over the world decide which New Year’s Resolution they want to commit to for the following year. Exercising more, learning a new hobby, and eating better are all common resolutions people try to stick to. Truck Drivers are no different, but
Before deciding on a job, truck drivers need to consider a lot of different factors. Pay, home time, type of run and company policies all make a difference in which carrier a driver will eventually choose to work for. You don’t want to be blindsided,
Be sure you have all these items packed in your truck at all times in order to be ready for the worst. Unfortunately, emergencies do happen on the road. Whether your tires pop, a freak snowstorm occurs, or an accident happens, you want to be
Now that we’re a few weeks into the New Year, you’ve probably contemplated your various resolutions. Have you made any resolutions for your truck-driving career? If not, you can adopt one of these beneficial resolutions for truck drivers. 1) FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH While truck
The only vehicles that log more miles over the holidays than Santa’s sleigh are trucks. While the rest of the working world takes time off, truckers are more likely to work even more hours, delivering all the goods that make the holidays possible. And, sometimes,
These myths can actually deter an individual from starting a truck driving career because they believe in these myths. If you’re considering a career in the truck driving industry, don’t believe these three common and crazy myths. TRUCK DRIVERS ARE ONLY MEN Although men do
