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Nov 25, 20172 min read

Eight Tips to Keep You Ahead of Winter Storms

Cold weather and lack of sun can be a dreary time for anyone, but as an owner-operator, the troubles that occur during this time of year...

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Mar 31, 20163 min read

How to Handle Dental Emergencies on the Road

There is nothing worse than being in the middle of nowhere with a major toothache. You can’t eat, your teeth are sensitive to cold water,...

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Dec 5, 20153 min read

Tips for Trucking With Pets

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...

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Nov 18, 20152 min read

Perfectly Cooked Food for Truckers

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...

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Jul 26, 20152 min read

How to Avoid Sun Damage as a Truck Driver

In the summer, we’re bombarded with articles, ads, news stories, and social media posts encouraging us to wear sunscreen whenever we’re...

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Jun 20, 20153 min read

Tips for Passing Your Next DOT Roadside Truck Inspection

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

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Dec 22, 20143 min read

Best Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects around 10-20% of Americans during the winter months.

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Nov 15, 20142 min read

Top Ways to Manage Stress While on the Road

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

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Sep 5, 20142 min read

Long Distance Dating as a Truck Driver

Dating as a truck driver means leaving for work also means leaving your significant other for a long period of time. This can put strain...

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Jul 17, 20141 min read

Top 5 Reasons for Continuing Education

There are many reasons to continue to learn as much as possible about your field. Whether you’re motivated by money or just personal...

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Jun 6, 20143 min read

10 Easy Tricks to Grow Your Business with Body Language or Behavior

As an independent contractor you are not only the CEO of your company, but the face of your business. How you come across to the people...

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Dec 21, 20132 min read

How to Stay Fit as a Truck Driver

It can be challenging figuring out how to stay fit as a truck driver when you’re driving across the country and are in a new place every...

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Dec 18, 20131 min read

Introducing the FIT System

Exercising while living on the road isn’t always easy, but it can be done! We have compiled a list of exercises you can do while on the...

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