Truck Maintenance – What to review as the seasons change

As a trucker, you rely on your truck to remain in good condition and get you and your cargo to your destination. Whether you are an owner-operator or a driver, you should have a vested interest in the condition of your trucks. After all, you want it to function as it should on the road, as any failure comes with an increased risk of accidents. Owner-operators have additional concerns, as they want to protect their investment in the truck. Read More

How to Become an Owner-operator

There is something to be said when ambition can take hold in a passionate person. As it happens, truck drivers who want to take the next step and become an owner-operator can do just that. There are several references available online about what you need to accomplish the task, but you do not have to go through all of them. Here is what we found to help you in your next adventure. Read More

Evolution of the Semi-truck: A Look at Semi-trucks

A large diesel truck hauling a huge rectangular storage trailer with several sets of wheels, counting to 18, comes to mind at the mention of a semi-truck. When something so big comes with the name, it is hard not to wonder why the trucks are counted as only half. The “semi” term in semi-truck refers to the trailer portion. This portion is technically only half-sized according to when the vehicle design first originated in France in 1769. This was when Nicolas J. Cugnot developed his experimental artillery tractor. Read More

Best Trucking Companies in North America

When it comes to the best trucking companies in North America, it will somewhat be a matter of opinion. Every trucker wants something slightly different from their job. That being said, some companies tend to have more satisfied employees and customers than others. Those are the ones that made our list. Read More