Looking for a new trucking company to drive for? A key aspect of your research should be freight — what kind you’ll haul, specifically. If you don’t like the freight you’re hauling for whatever reason — you have to unload it, you have to tarp it, it’s complicated to secure, etc. — you’re not going to enjoy your job very much.

CB (Citizens Band) radios have been a staple for truck drivers for decades, providing a reliable, low-cost way to communicate on the road. While drivers certainly don’t use them like they used to — stats show that less than a third of truckers use them today — CB radios are a helpful tool that you may want to utilize.

Have you ever wondered exactly how the United States (U.S.) numbered highway system works? The numbers aren’t chosen randomly; they correlate to directions and how the roadway is routed around big areas.

Deciding between a career in trucking and a career in construction is a choice many people face. It's not uncommon to see truck drivers who started in construction, and just as frequently, drivers leave trucking to return to construction. This can leave many wondering, "Which industry is right for me?"

Did you know there’s a big election happening this year on November 5? Okay, that was a joke. We know you know. It’s hard to make it through the day right now without hearing at least one politician's name and we know you’ve probably seen the highways littered with billboards talking about one political issue or another. Don’t get us started on the signs scattered across most lawns.