Author: Christina DeBusk

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Tips to stay safe when on the loading dock

As a driver in the transportation industry, you’re bound to spend at least some of your time on the loading dock. Here are a few tips that can help you stay safe when in this area
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Trucking conventions to attend in 2023

Attending trucking conferences and trade shows enables you to stay abreast of the latest shipping, receiving and transportation trends. Here are some events that you don’t want to miss in 2023
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Truck stop etiquette: what to do and not do when making your stops

Just as there are “rules of etiquette” for many places there is also etiquette for truck stops. This etiquette can be split between two categories: truck stop dos and truck stop don’ts.
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Nighttime safety tips for truck drivers

If you are typically behind the wheel during the nighttime hours, here are some tips that can help keep you—and everyone else on the road—more safe.
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Addressing human trafficking in the trucking industry

Companies in the transportation industry are in a frontline position to help thwart human trafficking. This begins with identifying with what human trafficking is and how to take action to prevent it
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Lowering the truck driving age limit: pros and cons

Some people and organizations are for the SDAP program, while others are against it. Here are some of the reasons cited for their opposing positions.
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5 ways to improve sustainability as a transportation company

How can you help your transportation company improve its sustainability, therefore being more appealing to your target market? Here are a few strategies to consider!
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The death of long haul trucking: What’s happening, why it’s happening, and alternatives

Some industry insiders suggest that the long-haul trucking model is dying. Here are a couple explanations as to why along with an alternative for businesses that are responsible for transporting goods
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4 ways to prevent carpal tunnel in truck drivers

The carpal tunnel is a small tunnel or passageway found in the wrist that houses the median nerve. How can you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome as a truck driver? Here are four options.
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Veteran transition programs: What they are and benefits they offer

Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be an adjustment. Veteran transition programs assist with this process, helping service members who are leaving active duty as they re-acclimate.
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Top truck stops in the U.S.

What U.S.-based truck stops can help inspire this type of feeling in professional drivers? It depends on what you’re looking for. Here a few of the top truck stops in the country.
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New DOT Regulations 2022: What's changed this year?

DOT rules and regulations 2022 roundup: Find out what has changed in trucking regulations and stay legally compliant with the latest trucking laws.