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New Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds To Drive Interstate
Last week, a new bill was introduced in the Senate to study the effects of allowing 18-year-olds to drive trucks across state borders.
Ms. Manners: Information, Stories, Humor & Maybe A Song
I love going down the road listening in to a couple of guys talking. It was the original xm radio. You got stories, humor, news, and an occasional song.
Steel coils can be deadly. This is what car drivers need to understand about sharing the road with trucks hauling them.
To put all of that in perspective, the average car weighs approximately 4,000 pounds, which means the coil is approximately 12 cars total in weight. All the time, truckers have people riding along side of their trailers when they haul these steel coils. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DO NOT ride alongside of the trailer if you value your life.
Magic Cook: Cook Without Using Electricity or Battery
This is an item every truck driver could benefit from and would be great to have on hand in an emergency situation!
How To Make A Homemade Air Conditioner
If you're looking for a way to keep cool this summer but can't idle or your APU isn't working, check out these homemade air conditioners-- they're cheap and easy to make and they work really well!
10 Ways To Spruce Up Your Cab
Have you made your truck a nice home away from home? Share a picture of your cab with us!
Ms. Manners: One Of Those Days
Today was one of those days, and I found myself broken down on the side of the road. So there I am with my flashers on, with my three triangles properly placed and the hood open.
VIDEO: Trucking Tip, Time Management
Driver, Shawn Brown has taken the time to lay out some helpful time management tips for new drivers.
Do You Plan Your Route Properly?
Confirm the route, BEFORE you take off, with your paper Atlas. This is the BEST resource a Trucker can keep on the truck.
Man Gets Two Years In Prison For CDL Test Scam
A Brooklyn court ordered that a man spend two years in prison for his role in a widespread CDL test fraud scheme, citing a...
Summer Gear Recommendations For Truck Drivers
The weather is heating up, and summer is just around the corner. Here are some great items to help you beat the heat, stay cool and comfortable this summer.
These tips will keep you trucking safely through the summer
Before starting your route in the summer heat, you may want to think about completing the following checklist: