Big Rig Labor Shortage: More Truckers, Less Hours
As the labor shortage continues to impact the U.S. trucking industry, recent federal regulations could make a bad situation even worse. These new rules limit the number of hours truckers can drive in a specific time period. Beginning July 1, …
5 Tricks to Save Money on Fuel
Fuel is one of the largest costs associated with driving an owner operated truck. As the miles add up over the road, nothing hurts worse than paying at
Truckers: 5 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Tropical Storm Andrea
The CareersinGear.com team is hunkered down at headquarters, waiting out what appears to be a minor storm. But we have learned not to be fooled by appearances.
Fired Trucker Receives $10K from Union and Former Employer for Wrongful Termination
A West Virginia man was fired after refusing to donate to a union political action committee (PAC). Jeff Richmond, a former trucker, will receive $10,000 from the Laborers
5 Reasons to Become a Truck Driver
Truck drivers help shape life as we know it. Often overlooked for their contributions, truckers provide much-needed services on a regular basis. The food we eat, the clothes
Trucker Perspectives: Why You Should Consider a Different Point of View
You’ve probably heard the phrase “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” You might have heard this from your grandmother if you were overreacting to
Traits of a Trucker: What It Takes to Handle the Open Road
So what exactly does it take to be a trucker? Besides the basic requirements like a CDL, stellar driving record, etc., we wanted to know the most important
Independent Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Inspected More Often
Why do smaller fleets get inspected more than larger fleets? Is the little guy a bad guy? Or simply a target? According to data from the Compliance, Safety, Accountability
Are you a Commercial Truck Driver Suffering with Sleep Apnea?
Snoring is often taken lightly or considered as something to be laughed about. However, its long-term implications have to be taken more seriously. Mild snoring can be related
Electronic On-board Recorders: Do EOBRs Protect People or Propel Profits?
Technology has created quite a name for itself by making several aspects of the human experience better. However, as with any form of technology, there are pros and

































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