Author: Chad Green - page 2

If you want to be a truck driver, you just need to know how to drive a truck, right? Wrong. There are actually a number of skills needed to be a professional truck driver.

Freezing temperatures and extreme winter weather combine to make travel dangerous on regular throughways. Add in the pressure of hearing ice cracking beneath your rig as you drive, and it can be a terrifying experience.

Missing out on that quality in-person time with your kids is one of the worst aspects of a trucking job, which is why one of the most frequently asked questions a new truck driver has is, “Can I let my child ride in my truck?".

Choosing the right name for a truck is important. Good trucking names truly reflect the personality of your vehicle and can help you foster a great connection with something that is far more than just a form of transport.

Truck drivers put in a lot of long hours. Staying awake can be challenging at times. Sometimes their routes include an overnight run. Night truck driving makes it a bit more challenging to stay awake while behind the wheel.

Truck drivers eat a lot of food that probably is not good for them (or their health). Eating while on the road is challenging for many reasons, least of all because of a lack of space for storing and preparing healthful meals.