Author: Chad Green - page 2

If you want to be a truck driver, you just need to know how to drive a truck, right? Wrong. There are actually a number of skills needed to be a professional truck driver.

Freezing temperatures and extreme winter weather combine to make travel dangerous on regular throughways. Add in the pressure of hearing ice cracking beneath your rig as you drive, and it can be a terrifying experience.

Missing out on that quality in-person time with your kids is one of the worst aspects of a trucking job, which is why one of the most frequently asked questions a new truck driver has is, “Can I let my child ride in my truck?".

Choosing the right name for a truck is important. Good trucking names truly reflect the personality of your vehicle and can help you foster a great connection with something that is far more than just a form of transport.

Truck drivers eat a lot of food that probably is not good for them (or their health). Eating while on the road is challenging for many reasons, least of all because of a lack of space for storing and preparing healthful meals.

When you spend your life on the road, good sleep is absolutely crucial. Whether you're an owner-operator or a company driver with a regular vehicle, the truck you drive across the country soon becomes your home on wheels.