Getting a good night’s sleep, much less good quality sleep, while on the road is a challenge for most truck drivers. Drivers making cross-country deliveries have the added difficulty of finding a location to rest, which has become even more challenging due to COVID-19 restrictions. Even when a truck stop is available, it can be
Read More...Finding food options while on the road has always been a challenge for truck drivers. With many restaurants closing their doors or switching to delivery/takeout only, finding meal options is more difficult than ever. Even fast food can prove hard to come by as many chains are limiting their service to drive through only, which
Read More...Compensation planning is an instrumental tool for truck driver recruitment and retention. There are many nuances to ensuring that fair, competitive and attractive compensation plans are in place. Salary adjustments, bonuses, allowances, insurance benefits, and more go into truck driver’s earnings, and fleets need to make sure their plans
Read More...Although native to China, India, and Vietnam, the spotted lanternfly has invaded eastern Pennsylvania and southwestern New Jersey. In their indigenous countries, natural predators keep the spotted lanternfly population in check. However, such predators don’t exist in PA or NJ. Because of this, in combination with their voracious eating habits, both states have labeled the
Read More...Uber launched its innovative trucking app “Uber Freight” a little over a year ago with the intention of revolutionizing how truck drivers perform their jobs. The app works much like standard Uber services. However, instead of pairing a rider with a driver, the app pairs a truck driver looking for
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