TRUCKING BLOG

By Jake Krough Recently, it has become more common to see a female behind the wheel of a big rig. However, there is still a lot of room...

The CSA program has gone through a lot of scrutiny over the past few years and many changes have been made to the program. However,...

Every so often, truck drivers are put through a DOT inspection to make sure they are complying with all of the rules. These inspections...

This article was originally featured on TeamRunSmart.com. Winter is right around the corner which means it’s time to refresh yourself on...

By Jake Krough In order for me to get a better understanding of what life is like as a truck driver, ATBS sent me on a three-day road...

If you operate in the northern half of the United States, diesel winterization should be a priority to keep you moving through the cold...

Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season. It’s a time to slow down, relax, and be grateful for all the year has brought to us....

Many drivers make the transition from company driver to owner-operator because they want the opportunity to make more money and have more...

I read an article recently which stated that the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported...

Things evolve. To paraphrase the great Red Greene - I am old. I can change if I have to. It does seem that the older I get the harder it...

This article was originally featured on TeamRunSmart.com. Friday, October 30th was supposed to be judgment day, but it came and passed...

Being on the road for days and weeks at a time can become quite lonely. That’s why many owner-operators choose to have a co-pilot – and...

Truck driving does not leave one with a lot of time or convenience to do many tasks. Exercise, leisure, and cooking come to mind. There...

Did you know some of the most successful owner-operators drive as a team? In fact, last year some ATBS team driving clients made over...

Originally published by TrueNorth Companies. Truck rollovers happen every day in the trucking industry, but they don't have to. Read on...

With temperatures in the triple digits in some parts of the country, heat-related illnesses such as dehydration are more of a risk. What...

Two of the biggest costs in the trucking industry are fuel and tires. They are some of the expenses that eat into your profits more than anything else, and so any time that you can improve either of them, your company will be better for it. Fortunately, if you take the time to make sure that your tires are wearing properly, then you will also improve your fuel economy at the same time. Here are some tips that will help you save time, money, fuel, and tire life. Ensure Proper

If you plan ahead and prepare, you’ll pass your roadside inspection with flying colors in no time!

In the commercial trucking industry, “diabetes” is a fearful word. For many years there was a blanket ban that prevented anyone with...

Stress is something in life that is almost always unavoidable, especially in the trucking industry where unpredictability is a common...