Entries by Elijah Larson

NFI’s 2023 Million Mile & Haul of Fame Drivers Celebrated Across the Nation

Each year, NFI Industries recognizes and celebrates its drivers across the country who have gone above and beyond to reach impressive industry milestones.     At events held nationwide throughout 2023, NFI celebrated 25 drivers who have driven at least one million accident-free miles as the most recent inductees in its Million Miles recognition program. Six […]

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Flickering Trailer Lights? Try the Pigtail Wedge

There are a few things that most truckers have in common, and one of them is the struggle of dealing with flickering trailer lights.     It’s well known that the root of this problem lies in the pigtail, or the electrical cord that powers your trailer lights from your tractor. Loose connections or faulty wiring […]

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Driving in the Darkness: Tips To Combat Truck Driver Depression

A 2018 study appearing in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found depression in truck drivers occurring at a higher rate than in the overall population, 13.6% as opposed to 6.7% of all American adults.  What causes this disparity between the general population and commercial drivers when it comes to mental health? How can you tell […]

The Caves: What Is It Like Driving Underground?

What’s the most interesting place a job has taken you? Igloo City in Alaska? The deserts of the Southwest? The world’s largest truck stop? For some truckers, the answer is easy: “The Caves” under Springfield, Missouri.     The Caves, officially named Springfield Underground, is a 3.2 million square foot temperature and climate controlled warehouse located […]

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Drive My Way Customers Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

If there’s one job that deserves a week of recognition, celebration, and appreciation, it’s commercial truck driving. With drivers throughout the country responsible for transporting over 70% of the United States freight, it’s fair to say our world wouldn’t be the same without each and every driver across the nation.     Each year, Driver Appreciation […]

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Boom Truck Operator

If you’re looking to diversify your driving experience and stand out to employers, becoming a boom truck operator might be the right move for you. This unique driving position requires an additional training certification, but often results in increased pay and a wider variety of available jobs.     Boom trucks are used in a range […]

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Must-Read Safety Advice for Every Female Truck Driver

There’s a reason there are blogs, social media pages, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to the safety of female truck drivers. While safety should be every driver’s top priority, women in the trucking industry face unique discrimination and threats to their safety that are serious and continuing to evolve.     Although women have been pioneers in […]