Entries by Kerry Marinchick

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What Truckers Should Know About Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

Supreme Court confirmation hearings for nominee Neil Gorsuch are under way.  And as he faces scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers, truck driver Alphonse Maddin is shedding light on the Neil Gorsuch decision that he just cannot shake. Abovethelaw.com wrote about the case recently, highlighting Gorsuch’s decision making: The Tenth Circuit decided a case called TransAm Trucking v. Dept. of […]

Which is Better for You—Eating Right or Exercising?

What’s more important—eating right or exercising? If you need to lose weight, you might think you need to exercise more often. However, as Mercola.com points out, this idea may actually be the obstacle that keeps you from succeeding in your Battle of the Bulge. The website asserts that when it comes to weight loss, and keeping weight off, “you […]

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5 Healthy Vacations Truckers Can Take In 2017

If you’ve been thinking of taking a vacation for a while now, there’s no time like the present to actually take it. And if you planned well and have the money saved to board the plane right now, here are some great North American getaways highlighted by Men’s Health magazine that will have you salivating […]

How Cats Improved One Woman’s Trucking Job

After seven years, truck driver Karyn Marshall decided she refused to make the long journeys alone. Knowing depression affects truckers, Marshall stayed one step ahead of her mental health. Her company, Amistad Freight Service Inc., actually encouraged pets. So, Marshall began to look into pet adoption. She went to PetSmart but wasn’t allowed to adopt […]

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The Top 10 Cities for Truck Drivers to Live In

While drivers often live on the road, they also have a home base. So what are the top 10 cities for truck drivers to live in? Sparefoot and Indeed.com recently released a survey with the answers as reported by Forbes. They looked into the average salary for drivers, median household pricing and median cost to […]

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10 Audiobooks to Keep You Entertained on the Road

Whether you’re already a fan or just need a break from the commercials on the radio, plenty of great audiobooks can help you pass the time on your long or short hauls. Here are 10 audiobooks from a mix of genres with summaries and ratings, thanks to audible.com. 1. Before the Fall Author: Noah Hawley Genre: Mystery Rating (out of 5): […]

5 Easy Ways To Sharpen Your Networking Skills In 2017

If you’re on the market for a new CDL trucking job in 2017, now is a good time to brush up on your networking skills. Several avenues exist to help you take control of your next career move, like these touted by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky of the noted career site Work It Daily. 1. Use LinkedIn […]

10 Easy Ways To Live a Fulfilling Life on the Road

No matter how hard you to try to relax, life’s stresses always have away of rising to the surface. Paying the bills, managing a family and staying on top of unexpected curve balls life throws our way  isn’t easy. But the website Stay Young & Healthy asserts that if we take the following steps, we’ll […]

Nasdaq GlobeNewswire Welcomes Drive My Way as Partner

Cleveland, OH – October 26, 2016 – Nasdaq GlobeNewswire welcomes Drive My Way as a partner. Drive My Way features GlobeNewswire’s trucking industry related news. “Drive My Way is a trusted resource for drivers and employers. We distinguish ourselves by providing valuable content that celebrates the American truck driver. Overall, the content helps them work and live […]

8 Perfect Pieces of Gear For Those with CDL Trucking Jobs

Men’s Health magazine wrote a great article on gadgets you should keep in your car. Well, we have news. Everything featured in the article is also perfect gear for CDL truck drivers to have on their trucks. The next time you’re in a roadside jam, CDL drivers, turn to one of these great tools to […]