Entries by Elijah Larson

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The Power of Team Driving

Have you ever felt lonely on the road?    Truck drivers face many challenges throughout their career, but few are as persistent as the feeling of loneliness that comes with being far from home for hours on end. Some might simply view trucking as a solitary profession, but this doesn’t have to always be true.  […]

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Black Ice: Essential Safety Tips for Winter Driving

Truckers face many challenges on the road, but rarely is something as unpredictable and difficult as driving during the winter.     When dealing with intense weather conditions, icy roads, reduced visibility, or other hazards, driving a truck requires a specific set of skills and precautions, as well as the right equipment and supplies.    Keep […]

Last Mile Delivery: What Every Trucker Needs to Know

The chances are, if you’ve been in the transportation industry for a while, you’ve heard the phrase “last mile delivery, also referred to as final mile delivery.”     In recent years, with the rise of e-commerce and a consumer-driven industry, last mile delivery has become a major differentiating factor among competitor, and a job opportunity […]

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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Add to Your List

This New Year, people around the world created resolutions about fitness, hobbies, relationships, and more. However, many forget that creating goals for your career and work environment can decrease daily stress and improve productivity all year long.     In a field like commercial trucking, your job can often feel more like a lifestyle. This means […]

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2023 Wreaths Across America Celebrated Nationwide 

For the last 30 years, the Worcester family of Harrington, Maine, has led a mission to honor fallen veterans each holiday season by laying wreaths on gravestones across the nation. What started as a small family venture, aided by a local trucking company and a handful of members from their community, has now grown into […]

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New Years Checklist for Drivers

Every New Year, people around the world set resolutions, reflect on the last 12 months, and decide what they want to change this time around. Was your 2023 different than you expected? Have you already made goals for 2024?     When it comes to setting resolutions for your career, everyone’s goals are different. In an […]

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Essential Tips for Driving During the Holidays

All year long, CDL drivers make difficult sacrifices as they work long hours, often far from home, to maintain a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. For many drivers, these sacrifices are especially felt during the December holiday season.     Not only does the increased demand of goods and services during the holiday season create […]

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Upcoming Events to Look Out for in 2024

What are your goals for work in 2024? Hoping to make more industry connections? Try out the newest technologies in trucking? Make your voice heard on legislation affecting truckers nationwide?    The best way to get ahead of the game at work and meet innovative thinkers in the trucking industry is to attend some of […]