Trucking Truth Blog: Articles Tagged 'Trucker's Family Matters'
Chicago On Christmas 2005 Day 2
by Rhonda
Truck drivers need to stay warm, pay attention to their route, and drive the speed limit to ensure a safe and efficient driving experience. Learn more about the upcoming I-355 extension and the various precautions necessary for truck driving in this informative article.
Chicago At Christmas 2005 Day 1
by Rhonda
This driver shares their story of a December truck driving trip to Chicago. Follow along as the driver faces struggles such as a malfunctioning truck, frozen sandwiches, and Chicago traffic. Learn how the driver uses their truck for comfort and the unique experiences they had along the way.
CDL Training - White Knuckle Driving on City Streets
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike tells of a challenging but rewarding day of truck driving. He had to navigate tight intersections, lane changes, and more. Learn from his experience and tips to make your truck driving career the best it can be.
Trucking Dispatchers Wanted For Blogging
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TruckingTruth aims to help the trucking industry address driver turnover by providing a platform for dispatchers to discuss challenges and opportunities. Learn more about how TruckingTruth can help!
CDL Training - Learning a Few Tricks to Driving a Big Rig
by TruckerMike
A trucking industry veteran shares his tips and tricks for acing the pre-trip and backing up portion of the CDL exam. He shares what he's learned from instructors, his study habits, and his tricks for successful backing up and timed stops.
Takin' the CDL Test
by Tumbleweed
Follow the story of one trucker who passed the walk around inspection and got their commercial driver's license. Learn practical tips and tricks they used to get their CDL.
Want Some Company?
by Tumbleweed
Truckers in the big, busy places are asked this question. It's the oldest profession and lot lizards can be found in truck stops. Learn how to be safe on the roads and what to do if asked this question.
From the Driver's Seat
by Tumbleweed
This is the story of 10 years of driving as a truck driver, told by a female trucker. From the amusing to the outright dangerous, the article details the sights seen while driving through the night and during the day.
CDL Training - More Driving Practice
by TruckerMike
TruckerMike shares his journey from a shaky start to mastering the truck transmission, handling turns, and navigating the obstacle course. He shares tips for those who are new to manual transmission and tries to keep everyone safe on the road.
CDL Training - My First Day Driving With a Trailer!
by TruckerMike
TruckerMike shares his experiences from his trucking school and learning how to drive a truck on the road. Learn tips for pre-trip inspections, shifting, handling a trailer, and backing up correctly for successful truck driving.
CDL Training - My First Day Behind the Wheel of a Big Rig!
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike provides readers with an account of his first time driving a truck, including his struggles with shifting gears and mastering the brakes. He gives readers a glimpse of the process of going through the CDL-A exams, pre-trip inspections, and the obstacle course.
Fun Things To Do
by Rhonda
Truck drivers can make driving on the road fun and interesting by collecting postcards from each state and saving articles about women in trucking. Keeping track of mileage, writing notes, and collecting collector cards are other great ways to make trucking fun and interesting!
CDL Training - My Third Day of Truck Driving School!
by TruckerMike
Truck driver Mike shares his experience in truck driving school as the class gets ready for the CDL permit test. Learn about the camaraderie forming in the class, the challenging 50 question test, and the field trips taken to learn more about the brake system.
The Structure Of CDL Schooling: Four Weeks To My CDL
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike shares his experience of taking the CDL test in 4 weeks. Get tips on passing the written exam, driving on the same routes as the examiner, and taking pre-trip inspections. Trucker Mike's journey is filled with learning, studying, and preparation.
Trucker's CB Radios: Fire on the Wire!!!
by Pappy
This article discusses CB radio lingo, how it works, the advantages of using it, and the various types of CB radio equipment. It also explains how to interpret CB radio signals and why it is still relevant in the trucking industry.
Three Days In A Truck
by Rhonda
This article is a guide for truck drivers on their road trips, covering topics such as pre-trip safety, weighing loads, finding the best fuel prices, and more. Tips such as using a CAT Scale Collector Card and getting free coffee with a Loves card are included.
Mom's First Ride In A Semi
by Rhonda
A truck driver takes their mom on a ride in a semi for the first time. Along the way, they point out the different gauges, mirrors, and switches and explain the importance of them. They have to go through a DOT scale, and later hit a bumpy road. At the end, they both find the experience enjoyable!
Truck Driving Jobs Increase From Dec '08 To Jan '09
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TruckingTruth has seen an increase in trucking job listings since December 2008 and one of their authors was pre-hired. Learn why trucking companies are still hiring, what you need to know to get a job, and follow the journey of one of their authors as he attends truck driving school and chronicles his experience.
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