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One of the most challenging aspects of trucking is the great lengths of time spent alone on the road. Though truckers have the option for team driving with another driver and sharing a cab, many still prefer to be solo drivers. Luckily, drivers still have another option for a copilot! Many truckers, from company drivers to owner-operators, choose to bring an animal companion on the road..... [MORE]

When was the last time you heard about the truck driver shortage? Or better yet, when was the last time you didn’t hear about it? In 2019, the trucking industry was short 61,500 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Then the pandemic happened, and that shortage increased by 30%. The U.S. is now in need of 80,000 drivers – a record high..... [MORE]

“Driver shortage,” “supply chain crisis,” and “increased consumer demand” are current buzzing phrases in the trucking industry, particularly over the last two years. Drivers, however, face more challenges than these when on the road. As a trucker, you work one of the toughest jobs in the country. Long hours of driving, extended periods away from home, and tight deadlines are factors.... [MORE]