Entries by Alayna Klco

Truck Driver Health and Wellness: 10 Tips from an Expert

Truck drivers must be able to drive safely. For their sake, and the sake of all the other drivers on the road. So truck driver health and wellness is an important topic in the industry. In the US, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA, requires all commercial vehicle drivers to obtain a DOT medical […]

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CDL Drug Test: 5 Important Facts to Know

The CDL Drug test and alcohol tests are a standard part of the trucking industry. If you have a CDL job, you’ve likely had more than a few already. For as common as they are though, there are still a lot of questions about how it all works. Get in the know and don’t get […]

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Dealing with Homesickness Over the Road

A professional truck driver might spend a significant amount of time away from home. They miss out on family events, children’s milestones, and spending time with their friends. After driving for a while, it can become a part of a driver’s normal day-to-day reality. But for a new driver, or a driver new to being […]

Job of the Day: Great Lakes Cold Logistics

Today’s Job of the Day is from Great Lakes Cold Logistics Great Lakes Cold Logistics is seeking CDL A OTR Refrigerated Company Drivers and Team Drivers nationwide. Great Lakes Cold Logistics, LLC is seeking Company Team Drivers to haul refrigerated freight to customers throughout the United States. Drivers will be pulling 53 foot temperature controlled […]

Job of the Day: LVT Trucking

Today’s Job of the Day is from LVT Trucking LVT Trucking is seeking CDL A OTR Flatbed/Stepdeck Drivers and Dry Van Drivers in Sulphur Springs, TX. LVT Trucking, LLC is a family-owned and operated trucking company for more than 50 years, built by generations of truck drivers. We are rapidly growing our team and seeking […]

Job of the Day: Teams Only

Today’s Job of the Day is from Teams Only Teams Only is seeking CDL A OTR Dry Van Teams and Dry Van Team Owner Operators nationwide. Teams Only Inc. is a family owned trucking company committed to efficient expedited team service. If you are searching for a stable, successful and profitable career in the trucking industry, […]

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How the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Impact Truck Drivers

You have likely heard about the upcoming new change affecting the trucking industry. The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in the works for many years, and will finally go into effect in January 2020. The database is designed to address the detection of disqualified drivers, therefore, CDL drivers need to register for the Clearinghouse […]

Dating a Truck Driver: The Inside Scoop

Life on the road for a CDL truck driver can be pretty complicated. But what about the new boyfriend or girlfriend of a trucker? What’s life like for them when you’re on the road for days or even weeks at a time? We reached out to our driver community and an expert in the field […]

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Celebrating Thanksgiving Over the Road? Try These 3 Recipes

Living the life of a trucker, means sometimes celebrating holidays away from home. Sure, you could stop at any truck stop and treat it like any other day. But if you’re alone and celebrating Thanksgiving over the road, you might want to make a special meal exactly to your personal preferences. And if you do, […]

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Dashboard Cameras: The Pros and Cons

Dashboard cameras are becoming an important and controversial evolving issue in the trucking industry. Drivers, carriers, regulators, and industry experts all have an opinion on them. Some say that dashboard cameras are important tools to improve protection and liability. Others insist that dashboard cameras are an invasion of a driver’s privacy and show a lack […]