As you’re probably very well aware, truck driving is not an easy job. In fact, it requires long hours sitting down, with a complicated sleeping schedule, where both the body and the mind of a truck driver need rest in order to function properly. However, aside from resting enough, truck drivers need to be in...
The biggest factors affecting your fuel economy are engine inefficiencies, as first, followed by aerodynamic drag. Then comes the rolling resistance of your tires. The biggest factor in that resistance and the easiest and cheapest to address is inflation. Now, imagine rolling two basketballs, one inflated correctly and one lacking pressure, says Tom Clauer, a...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck inspection will take place on June 4-6. To help truck drivers prepare for next month’s CVSA International Roadcheck inspection blitz, free mid-trip inspections are offered by the Pilot Flying J at its service center locations through June 7. PJF’s mid-trip inspections are normally $50. PFJ Truck Care...
Considering the fact that the trucking industry is based on the sedentary lifestyle, regular stretching can be an essential part of any fitness routine. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), if you stretch out on a regular basis, it can improve your flexibility and may help limit the discomfort of being stuck in a...
We’re proud to announce great news confirming our standard and quality in the trucking industry. The latest confirmation comes from the Great West Casualty Company which awarded Love Freightways Inc. with National safety award. The gold award is an honor and responsibility Gold award received by the eminent leader in commercial trucking insurance is one...
The nature of the job in the trucking industry is not forgiven when many focus solely on delivering the shipments on time that they forget about their health. A sedentary lifestyle comes out of the fact that most of the time on the job is spent behind the wheels. In order to understand these challenges,...
Considering the nature of the truck driver’s business, it is of crucial importance that they feel rested and sharp-minded every second they spend on the road. And trucking can affect your mental, physical and emotional health. A lot of trucking drivers have that same sluggish feeling that constraints them almost on a daily basis. Variety...
Faith is more than a feeling, it represents an inner experience. When we accept Jesus Christ as our savior, we receive supernatural help from the Holy Spirit, as the Bible says. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.” –...
According to an analysis of federal data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, more than 47 000 of America’s bridges are “structurally deficient” and in poor condition. The estimated cost for needed repairs is around $171 billion! The pace of repair has slowed Not only that the pace has slowed, but it also...
From now on Toyota technicians and forklift owners will be able to purchase Toyota Genuine Parts online via part number search, model and serial number search or keyword search. Toyota is considered a leading forklift manufacturer in North America and now, the company offers more than 600,000 parts for forklifts and other material handling equipment...
