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Famous Truck Stops When you need to grab bite to eat or need to take a break, truck stops provide some much-needed R&R for truckers. A good truck stop can be the highlight of a long haul. Whether you’re enjoying…

Semi Truck Parking Tips It’s no surprise that truck parking was included in ATRI’s Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry survey. The lack of available, safe truck parking continues to be an issue for truckers, even with the addition of…

4 Easy Ways You Can Save on Fuel Costs When you’re running a trucking company, every penny counts. With today’s unstable fuel prices, that can make managing your fuel costs even tougher. While you can’t control the price of fuel,…

Diesel Exhaust and Your Health Ah, the smell of diesel fumes in the morning. Almost as invigorating as that first cup of coffee. It’s been a part of your morning routine for as long as you can remember, and in…

How to Set Up a Fuel Card Program If your trucking company doesn’t have a fuel card program, you could be missing out on a great way to simplify and control your fuel expenses. Using a fuel card, like the…

6 Reasons to Use a Fuel Card Instead of Cash or Credit Controlling your fuel costs helps you manage your trucking company’s business expenses. One of the easiest ways to control your trucking company’s fuel costs is to get set up with…

How to Avoid Fuel Theft Because fuel can account for up to 40% of your company’s operating expenses, your truck’s fuel is your company’s livelihood. Refined fuel is more attractive to thieves because it’s easier to resell and use, so…

Fueling your truck is part of being a truck driver, but it can be dangerous. Diesel fuel is a hazardous, combustible material and can leak or spill during fueling. Improper refueling can even cause burns, fires or explosions. But if you follow these tips, you can protect yourself at the pump.

With the shortage of truck drivers and high levels of driver turnover, fleet owners are constantly seeking out ways to create driver loyalty. Obviously, offering above average pay per mile and great benefits is important, but so is providing drivers with a comfortable and dependable vehicle with creature comforts, such as an Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU.

It’s been said that the best way to truly know someone is to walk a mile in their shoes. After 25 years in the trucking industry, I finally got the chance to do just that when I did a ride-along with my best friend, Barry, who has been an owner-operator for over 20 years. This experience has given me a renewed sense of appreciation for the collective job our nation’s professional truck drivers do every day.