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Truckers face many challenges when faced with the decision of how to weatherproof semi trucks. Truck driving is a difficult career path. From learning how to drive through inclement weather to adhering to the time restraints of delivering a load, truckers have had to juggle many responsibilities when it comes to their lives on the […]

If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, you may wonder how to balance truck driving and family life. While being a truck driver with a family is very rewarding, it’s not without challenges. Read on to learn about how drivers manage truck driving and family life. Challenges of Balancing Truck Driving and Family Life […]

From food to furniture, trucks across American carry the products Americans use and consume daily. If you have ever thought about looking into a career in truck driving, you may have wondered, “What is a regional truck driver?” A regional truck driver is a truck driver that works in a specific area of the country. […]

Husband and wife team truck driving jobs offer a number of benefits, such as higher pay, more time with your spouse, and the opportunity to explore the country with your loved one. There may also be a number of drawbacks that present themselves as couples spend long hours on the road together. A typical solo […]

Driving a truck professionally is a difficult job. Not only does it require a great deal of skill, but there’s a lot of personal responsibility for the safety of others while sharing the road. Truck Driver Institute has created this list truck driver safety tips for drivers in order to keep them safe: Wear your […]

As winter approaches and the weather gets colder, it is important to know how to start a diesel in cold weather. In cold weather, a diesel engine needs heat in order to ignite. The fuel and air become hot enough to combust in order for the engine to start. The metal walls of the engine […]