8 Incredible Facts That Make Trucking Industry So Cool

The “Big 5” Supermodels: Whose Calendar Hung in Truck Cabins?

June 28, 2021

The “Big 5” Supermodels: Whose Calendar Hung in Truck Cabins?

Modeling goes back as far as the 1940s, with names like Lisa Fonssagrives, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Jean Shrimpton, and more dominating the modeling scene for decades to come. It wasn’t until the 1980s that modeling took a turn, and the five original supermodels were paving their way in the industry. The “Big 5” featured: […]

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5 Tips to Save Money as a Truck Driver

June 25, 2021

5 Tips to Save Money as a Truck Driver

AVOID BUYING SUPPLIES WHEN ON THE ROAD Take the time to be organized and plan in advance what you do need to carry with you on the road. When on the road, avoid buying food at truck stops since there’s always a big markup on goods in a truck stop. Having your own food and […]

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Is Hydrogen Power the Future of Trucking?

June 19, 2021

Is Hydrogen Power the Future of Trucking?

Although electric vehicles are making headway even in the trucking industry, hydrogen power is rising in popularity, so step aside battery electric vehicles (BEV) and make way for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The trucking industry is essential, and the future of which fuel will run trucks is worth looking at. Climate change, going […]

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Long-Haul Trucking, A Changing Culture

June 13, 2021

Long-Haul Trucking, A Changing Culture

“There is a seductive side to trucking-the constant change, the anticipation of the unknown, the freedom of being removed from your context and set out into the world.” Marc F. Wise and Bryan Di Salvatore, Truck Stop. Far from anything anyone can understand, but other truckers themselves, the culture of long-haul trucking has faced changes […]

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10 Roads Truckers Don’t Like to Drive Through

June 11, 2021

10 Roads Truckers Don’t Like to Drive Through

Let’s take a look at 10 places truckers are afraid to drive to! Interstate 45 In Houston Montana’s Highway 2 I-285 In Atlanta, Georgia Dalton Highway In Alaska South Carolina’s Highway 17 I-10 Through Phoenix To California Border U.S. 24 From Fort Wayne To Toledo California Route 138 I-64 In West Virginia Interstate 4 In […]

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The Evolution of the Semi-Truck

June 6, 2021

The Evolution of the Semi-Truck

Today we see them on roads and highways in multiple colors; giant metal beasts hauling one, two, sometimes even three trailers at a time; it’s the semi-truck. They get us the supplies we need for almost everything we do in life, but where did these semis originate, and how did they get to where they […]

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A Quick Vacation Guide: 2 Days on the Pacific Coast

May 28, 2021

A Quick Vacation Guide: 2 Days on the Pacific Coast

This time we only have two days for a quick vacation to see the best of the pacific coast in a short amount of time. The Big Sur area is a prime destination to drive to, with plenty to see and explore nearby. The Pacific Coast offers some of the most breathtaking views ranging from […]

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7 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risks

May 25, 2021

7 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risks

Truck drivers’ safety on the road isn’t just essential for their health and well-being, as their safety directly has a huge impact on other motorists on the road. In addition to that, both driving quality and safety are closely tied to reputation of the company and the highest possible quality of delivering the load. You […]

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Getting Back To Work: Unemployment assistance

May 22, 2021

Getting Back To Work: Unemployment assistance

Returning to normalcy after so long can be difficult because many Americans have been relying on unemployment insurance and added COVID19 unemployment relief benefits after losing their jobs during the pandemic. With COVID19 cases continuing to decline due to the successful rollout of vaccines across the nation, it seems the world is slowly starting to […]

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8 Incredible Facts That Make Trucking Industry So Cool

May 20, 2021

8 Incredible Facts That Make Trucking Industry So Cool

Trucking is so dynamic, complex and interesting industry. We have compiled a list of 8 interesting facts to help you understand this industry better: Truck drivers are three times less likely to be involved in a traffic accident compared to car drivers. Truckers who drive 65 miles per hour use 27 percent less fuel than […]

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Interesting Data And Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

May 15, 2021

Interesting Data And Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Trucking is currently the predominant mode of transportation for the freight shipments in California. By weight, trucks transport the largest amount of goods into, within, and out of the state. On average, the total volume of freight transported across California’s highways amounts to more than 910 million metric tons annually. In the Southern California region […]

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8 Reasons to Work in Armada Trucking Group

8 Reasons to Work in Armada Trucking Group

We give competitive salaries and provide good benefits. We are dedicated to work ethics’ culture, mutual trust and responsibility that we ourselves embody. We continuously improve our widely known transport services throughout the United States. We always do our best in creating innovative ideas and business procedures in our everyday development. Since its very formation, […]

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Do You Practice Defensive Driving

May 10, 2021

Do You Practice Defensive Driving

Defensive driving involves predicting and expecting major risks and potential hazards before they are able to occur and driving in a way that keeps you and your passengers safe and secure based on the road conditions. Defensive driving ranges from staying aware of conditions several cars ahead of you to making frequent stops on long […]

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The Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary

May 5, 2021

The Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary

Make this list your first stopover for driving-related terms! This Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary is always a friendly and beneficial guide to understanding the terms below. Aggressive Driver Any driver who operates their vehicle in an unsafe or reckless manner. Aggressive driving can endanger passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, and even the drivers themselves. Controlled Intersections […]

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4 Reasons Not to Worry

May 1, 2021

4 Reasons Not to Worry

You are only here temporary and no matter how important you may think all is, it will all disappear faster than you thought it would. Don’t worry about stupid things regardless of how many there are or appear to be. You are here for a purpose and that purpose does not amount to worrying. You […]

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The Future Is Looking Bright For Trucking

April 26, 2021

The Future Is Looking Bright For Trucking

The trucking industry could fully recover by the third quarter of 2021 and it is expected that, by that time, the truckloads would return to pre-pandemic levels, according to forecasts from FTR Transportation Intelligence from December 2020. It all depends on the driver pool that continues to be limited, and it is believed that this […]

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What Would Happen If Trucking Stopped

April 21, 2021

What Would Happen If Trucking Stopped

If trucking came to a halt, lives of Americans would be in a dire situation in no time. There are 7 major industries that would be critically affected in short period of time if freight stopped moving. These industries are: The Food Industry, Healthcare, Transportation, Waste Removal, The Retail Sector, Manufacturing, and Banking/Finance. Here is […]

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Renewing Trucking Words and Phrases

April 5, 2021

Renewing Trucking Words and Phrases

Make this post your first stop for driving-related terms! This Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary is always a helpful guide to understanding the terms below. Anti-Dive A tuned-in front suspension characteristic that converts braking-induced forces in the suspension links into a vertical force that tends to lift the body, thereby reducing dive under braking. Beam Axle […]

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Quick Vacation Guide: A wonderful 3 Days trip to Palm Springs

April 1, 2021

Quick Vacation Guide: A wonderful 3 Days trip to Palm Springs

Truck drivers sometimes get only two or three days off, so finding a perfect destination for a quick vacation and making the best out of the trip comes as a top priority. Luckily, it is easy as reading a blog entry on the Armada Trucking Group website. This time, we are taking a trip to […]

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