Truck Driving Job

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Truck drivers aren’t used to many amenities on the road.  Sweltering heat or freezing cold both come with the job, as do cramped legs and aching bladders.  Drivers can now combat at least one of these issues with the Go Cool portable air conditioner. Read the rest of this entry »

Considering how much time truck drivers spend behind the wheel, it’s no wonder that they’ll stretch their legs at any old diner or giant ball of twine they can find.  But for those looking for something a little extra, here are some stops to remember. Read the rest of this entry »