Women In Trucking Blog / Life on the Road (5)

by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on May 15, 2020 3:07:00 PM

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and …

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Topics:Driver AmbassadorLife on the Road

by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on Apr 9, 2020 4:09:00 PM

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and …

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Topics:Driver AmbassadorLife on the Road

by Ellen Voie, on Apr 2, 2020 5:35:00 PM

Until a few short weeks ago, none of us could have imagined a world with COVID-19, social distancing and government mandates to stay in our homes. Each day we listen …

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Topics:LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentLife on the RoadEllen's Blog

by Bob Stanton, on Mar 23, 2020 5:16:00 PM

Truckers For A Cause medical support group cofounder and long-haul trucker Bob Stanton helped put together the following “decision tree” of sorts in hopes of assisting any driver faced with …

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Topics:SafetyLife on the RoadHealth and Wellness

by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on Feb 11, 2020 1:17:00 PM

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and …

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Topics:Driver AmbassadorLife on the Road

by Fran Bernard, on Jan 28, 2020 2:38:00 PM

If you have always dreamed of owning your own truck, there are a few questions you have to ask. Trucks are not cheap. Even used, you can expect to pay …

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Topics:OperationsLife on the Road

by Michele Wade, on Jan 6, 2020 5:32:00 PM

Safety is a top concern for women drivers, according to the Women In Trucking Association’s Best Practices Guide to Increasing Women Drivers in the Industry. When asked to rate how …

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Topics:Redefining The Road MagazineLife on the Road

by Michele Wade, on Jan 6, 2020 3:47:00 PM

Working out of a truck can create roadblocks to healthy living. Typically, drivers don’t have set schedules, rely on truck stops for nourishment and sit for long stretches of time …

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Topics:Life on the RoadHealth and Wellness

by Michele Wade, on Jan 6, 2020 3:17:00 PM

Successful women who have found career satisfaction in trucking say it’s important to own your career, be passionate about it, and always be true to yourself. They share practical advice …

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Topics:Redefining The Road MagazineLife on the Road

by Ellen Voie, on Dec 2, 2019 8:06:00 PM

Each year the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) asks drivers and carriers about their top concerns. As you can imagine, the drivers list differs from the trucking companies’ list, but …

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Topics:Life on the RoadDriver PerspectiveEllen's Blog

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