January 21, 2021

In essence, trucking is as much of a lifestyle as it is a job. Trucking gives a lot, but it takes a lot, too. For drivers that cover long distances and spend weeks on the road, there is no dilemma – becoming a trucker yourself is the only way to know how a trucker’s life […]

January 9, 2021

Truckers are performing one of the riskiest jobs in the U.S. but, luckily, majority of truckers get through their professional careers without being involved in major accidents. The best way for professional truckers to avoid any wrecks is to be skilled and safety conscious as much as possible. Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and […]

December 31, 2020

Cold weather brings dangerous driving conditions! Make sure you are ready and fully aware of what’s up ahead. If you are not a fan of technology already, here are some apps for weather and road conditions that can make your drive much more comfortable in the winter months: AccuWeather, Highway Weather, The Weather Channel, Trucking […]

The reasoning behind becoming a truck driver may be different for everyone, but one thing remains the same – everyone wants to make more money. In trucking, there are many ways to get paid more, from choosing the division with the most potential to taking advantage of other ways companies may offer more money. We […]

December 30, 2020

More and more fast-food joints across the United States are looking to slash their expenses amid the pandemic by eliminating the dine-in areas and turning exclusively to the drive-thru. The looming question now is – how will this affect thousands of truck drivers that have an essential need for a place where they can sit, […]

December 29, 2020

Step 1 – Pass Your State’s Regular Driver’s License Exam Residents won’t be allowed to drive family autos or trucks without holding a current driver’s license, let alone commercial vehicles. By holding this license, you may qualify to start your career driving delivery trucks while studying to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Step 2 […]

December 27, 2020

An initiative has been put forward by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to designate truck drivers as essential workers, thus giving them prioritized access to the national vaccine distribution program that is currently being laid out by the officials. As reported on the ATA’s website, the letter calling for policymakers to include truckers in the […]

December 23, 2020

Trucking industry is a microcosm of current economy, too. Working in trucking industry is doing hard yet great work if you just work in an established company. Here are some facts about Trucking Industry: Top transferred goods in America are: Clothing, Food, Furniture, Electrical goods and Machinery goods There are roughly 15,7 million truck operating […]

December 20, 2020

Music can truly be a trucker’s best friend. Music can bring you comfort and joy during the holiday season, reminding you of home or helping you regain a sense of belonging. When home sweet home is far away, music is probably the only thing that can, at least emotionally, transport you where you belong. Here […]

December 15, 2020

Whether you need a haircut, a massage, or you just want to stretch your legs and enjoy the relics of trucking history, the Iowa 80 Truck Stop is a place for you! The “Trucker’s Disneyland” Iowa 80 is a small city that hosts eight different restaurants and a wide array of services ranging from game […]

December 14, 2020

Did you know that there are over 200,000 female truck drivers in the United States, but women still make up only a mere 6 percent of all the employees in the industry? The Armada Trucking Group is keen on changing that by offering a job that includes maximum safety and comfort with the same opportunities […]

December 13, 2020

There are some secret unwritten rules every trucker should live by but not every trucker sticks to the rules, and this applies in particular to those new drivers without any extensive long-haul experience. These secret unwritten rules are as follows: 1. Don’t take up all the fuel space 2. Don’t discuss the specifics of your […]

November 12, 2020

At times when we want to escape if even for just for one day. Waiting for that once-a-year quick vacation is not ideal. Yet, there are many places within a relatively small distance from Los Angeles. Joshua Tree is one of those destinations worth checking out for a quick vacation. Joshua Tree National Park When […]

September 1, 2020

At Armada Trucking Group, there are many options for truck drivers looking for a new trucking career. With 3 divisions available including FedEx, Amazon, and a Reefer division, having a truck driving career is more flexible than ever. With all these options available, it may be difficult to distinguish the differences between the divisions and […]

May 18, 2020

The world is slowly reopening as people are emerging and countries continue to roll out phases of reopening. The trucking industry has changed the past couple of months due to the pandemic and will continue changing. Although truckers have always been essential to the movement of the world in a sense, they haven’t always been […]

March 30, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has swept the world. All attention is now on essential workers who are working as hard as they can to keep life moving. The importance of truck drivers and other essential workers has been underappreciated so far, but the coronavirus pandemics seem to slowly bring change. Truck drivers are among the most […]

January 29, 2020

As we are all easing into the new year, it’s no surprise that major changes are starting to take place and the trucking industry is facing changes worth looking into. Although changes are going to continue rolling out throughout the year, there are some that we can look at now to prepare in any way […]

December 3, 2019

To choose a large or to choose a small trucking company? That question is probably one of the main things drivers look at when looking for trucking jobs. Should I go for a big enterprise or should I stick with a smaller maybe family-owned business? That question depends mostly on what you’re looking to get […]

November 19, 2019

If you’re a truck driver, chances are at some point you are going to have sleep problems. That’s why it is important to take some tips along to help make sure you get over an erratic trucking schedule and get enough rest while on the road. When facing an erratic trucking schedule, make the best […]

October 21, 2019

If there’s any type of trucking you’re looking into trying, it should be drop-and-hook jobs. What it means is that: you arrive at your location, unhook and drop off your trailer, and hook and pick up a new trailer. Armada Trucking Group offers drop-and-hook jobs and the benefits of it are impressive. Drop and hook […]