Trucking School- Tips For New Drivers I’ve been driving an 18-wheeler for 11 years. People always ask “is it hard to drive that thing.” The answer is: yes and no. Once you’re used to driving an 18-wheeler, it’s not hard. But it takes a lot of practice, patience, and paying attention to get good. You know a guy has been trucking a long time when he can blind side it into a hole between two trucks without...... Similar Editorial : Old School by Britt Gillette. | Source : Design In Schools
Rules Of The Road- Trucking These days, trucking companies will let just about anyone train a new driver. As a result, there are more and more drivers who know less and less about the common courtesies truckers are supposed to extend to each other. To combat this problem, we've come up with a list of trucking rules that used to be common knowledge. Maybe if we all start following them again, we can all just get along!1....... Similar Editorial : US Tax Rules by Steven Jackson. | Source : Safety 1st Acella Sport Travel System
Truck Stops- Trick Or Treat Any trucker will tell you that a truck stop that treats truckers like kings and queens is a good place to stop. In recent years, many of the old time trucking hang outs have closed their doors, leaving mainly the big boys of truck stops- Travel Centers of America (TA), Petro Truck Stops, Loves Travel Centers, Pilot Truck stops and the like. The old timers recall truck stops from the 76 chain, Tedâ...... Similar Editorial : The Sweat Stops Here by Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast). | Source : Safety 1st Acella Sport Travel System
Chain Law! Winter often means snow-covered and icy roads. Experienced truckers know that the lighter the load, the less traction the tires have. But even trucks hauling heavy loads can lose traction in the snow and ice. That's why many states will put chain law into effect. Chain law requires truckers to put tire chains on their tires in order to gain more traction. Usually, when chains are required for...... Similar Editorial : Defining Supply Chain Management by hunter. | Source : Travel Agent Career
Trucking- Wintertime Blues The winter months can be tough on truckers. A little planning ahead can save a lot of headaches once you hit the icy roads. Of course, carrying extra clothing, water and food (and a can opener if applicable) is a wise move. But there are some truck-specific supplies that can make the difference between a good winter and a bad one for truck drivers.6 supplies to carry during the winter months:1....... Similar Editorial : In Trucking by . | Source : Travel Agent Career
What Is A Weigh Station? If you have to ask that question, you're probably not a trucker. A [tag]weigh station[/tag] is not a place to get your car or boat or camper weighed. It's a place where the states enforce federal and state [tag]weight regulations[/tag]. It's also where the states enforce log book (hours of service) regulations and permit requirements such as IFTA, registration, and various state permits...... Similar Editorial : Automation Station by laurabel. | Source : Travel Agent Career
Trucking And Travel Resources When you're hitting America's highways, life can get a little lonely. There are some resources you'll want to take with you- no matter what your reason for travel- if you're going to be traveling far and long.The Rand McNally Deluxe Motor Carriers' Road AtlasThe regular atlas or a AAA trip-tick is fine for the novice or the occasional traveler. But if you're in it for the long haul,...... Similar Editorial : Writers Web Resources by Janet K. Ilacqua. | Source : Buying A Car Guide
