Trucking Driving Job

California is home to some of the country’s most scenic drives making it a preferred route for truck drivers nationwide. If you’re on the golden coast in your rig, take our advice and hit up one of these great truck stops in California:
Sunshine Truck Stop: Located in Wilmington, CA, the Sunshine Truck Stop has food and hot showers. Close to the nearby town of El Cerrito, truckers should expect to share this stop with security el cerrito workers as well as government vehicles.
Best Truck Stop: How could you not want to stop at a joint with this name? Pixley, California is home to the Best Truck Stop and it’s got all the amenities any driver would need, including several area hotels nearby.
Love’s Travel Stop: Located in Ripon, CA, Love’s is a local favorite for good food and cheap gas. Hit it up on your way into or out of the state and don’t miss the buffalo wings!
76 Truck Stop: San Diego is home to a relic, that is, the 76 truck stop. A classic stop with all the goodies, 76 is a driver’s delight and shouldn’t be missed.

Everybody wants to pay off their debt quickly, whether it be credit card debt, the mortgage, or the car lease. Now is the time to clear it up. With a mortgage, or a lease of almost any type, there are a few ways that work better than others. Let’s see how you could implement these five:

1.Instead of making a payment every month, make one twice a month. What this does is accumulates more of your money into the principle and reduces (more…)

As a trucker or any traveler what you look forward to the most after a long day of driving is a good warm meal that not only satisfies your stomach, but also simply makes you feel terrific. When traveling through the mid-west there are numerous mom and pop places you can stop at but there are also some chains available. What may be the best you ask? Each offer their own pros and cons so it is mainly up to you to decide where you would like (more…)

Truckers heading to southern states will find some of the best cuisine in the world. I have found asking local residents of the area is one of the best ways to find places to dine. Generally speaking, one should begin asking other truckers, at truck stops, or when fueling or unloading. Oftentimes, they will have a good handle on the local food in the areas where you are headed and can possibly give you the best directions to get there. Look for people in rest (more…)

The life of a truck driver can be tough, especially if you have a family, but there are many ways to enjoy your time on the road and still have family time! First thing is first, in order to be able to spend more time with your family, you have to figure out how to manage your time better. If that means waking up an hour early before you go to work just to have breakfast with your children, then so be it. Another way to (more…)

Being away from the family is hard, but keeping the relationship and the romance going even when one is away is easy with a few tips. The first thing couples need to do is stay in contact. When both of you are at home you probably see each other in the morning before a normal day of work. Continue the morning conversation over the phone so the lines of communication are still open even if you are not standing in front of each other. (more…)

Unfortunately, the art of talking trucker is now largely forgotten, memorialized only in films and memory. However, if you ever find yourself with a practitioner of the language, refer to this selection of important words to keep everything on the up-and-up.Alice in Wonderland someone lost and in need of directionsAnchor Clanker a boat trailerAnklebiters — kidsArmpit New JerseyAstronaut police plane or helicopter (more…)

The only thing more important than where you’re getting when you drive is where you stay while you’re getting there. It can be tough to find a decent place to sleep without breaking your budget. Finding cheap hotels can especially be a hassle, especially if you haven’t done your research. Plot out your route before you start and estimate checkpoints, then settle down to find yourself some discounts. (more…)

What career offers an average first year salary of 30,000, the opportunity to be your own manager, and promises plenty of travel? Good call if you answered “truck driver”. As 75 of goods in the United States are still transported by truck, there is plenty of demand for new drivers. (more…)

For those who will never find themselves inside a cab, Ice Road Truckers offers a glimpse into a world they’ll never experience. Even for experienced drivers, the Ice Road holds fascination for showing the extreme of the extreme: drivers transporting cargo across frozen lakes and rivers in the coldest countries on earth. (more…)