AB5 Timeline and Truck Driver Concerns

WE ARE HIRING – CDL Class A Drivers

November 13, 2023

WE ARE HIRING – CDL Class A Drivers

DETAILS: -Dedicated Runs 5 days out 2 days home -No layovers, no touch freight, drop and hook, terminal to terminal -Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching) -Paid vacation, holidays and sick days -No forced dispatch -New trucks Cascadia automatics -24/7 dispatch and safety support -Paid every Friday – Direct Deposit   >>APPLY HERE NOW<<<   […]

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Trucking With Traditions: Day of the Dead

October 31, 2023

Trucking With Traditions: Day of the Dead

Working on the road makes it difficult at times to honor holiday and cultural traditions like you would at home. Finding ways to take traditions on the road can keep seasonal blues away and help connect to loved ones even when working. Holidays like Day of the Dead take place in October and November, honoring […]

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Truck or Treat: Cities With The Most Halloween Spirit

October 21, 2023

Truck or Treat: Cities With The Most Halloween Spirit

We are well into October now, meaning it’s getting closer to Halloween. Although some have been celebrating since August, Halloween is officially in full effect as pumpkins, witches, ghouls, and goblins are lining neighborhoods and whole cities around the U.S. Truckers may not always be around to help decorate, but they also deserve Halloween spirit […]

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Helpful On The Road Items

October 5, 2023

Helpful On The Road Items

Road trips, moves, vagabonding, there are plenty of reasons that send us for long drives. But no one drives more than a trucker, with their offices being the long and winding roads of the U.S. Working on the road also means living on it sometimes, and certain items you take along can help enhance the […]

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WE ARE HIRING – CDL Class A Drivers

October 4, 2023

WE ARE HIRING – CDL Class A Drivers

CDL Class A Drivers – Peak Season (Pomona, CA) Armada Trucking Group We are looking for qualified and experienced team drivers to join our team for peak season. We are FedEx Ground service provider based in Southern California. High performers will be considered for full time positions. DETAILS: -Dedicated Runs 5 days out 2 days […]

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Benefits of Driving With a Partner

September 19, 2023

Benefits of Driving With a Partner

Long-haul truckers drive for long periods, sometimes in the company of a fellow driver alongside them. The lone wolves only socialize when ordering something or delivering a load. Others drive with partners because sometimes it takes two to tango. Whether you’re used to driving with a partner or whether it’s something new to you, there […]

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How To Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 8, 2023

How To Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September is chugging along fast, and we’re celebrating truckers this month, especially during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, 2023. This week is about honoring our road heroes who keep the country moving. Everyone can do things to honor truckers this week, and there are places truckers can go to feel especially […]

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It’s Brake Safety Week! Prepare for Inspections

August 23, 2023

It’s Brake Safety Week! Prepare for Inspections

We’ve had it marked on our calendars since June, and now it’s finally here: Brake Safety Week. If you haven’t been ensuring your brakes are in order by now, it’s time to get on it. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is conducting inspections on commercial motor vehicles from August 20-26, 2023, many of which will […]

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What Truckers Should Know About Human Trafficking

August 12, 2023

What Truckers Should Know About Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking occurs daily and globally, with an estimated 25 million victims falling prey to traffickers. There are different types of human trafficking; some cases may be more difficult to spot than others. Truckers can be the first line of defense in the fight to combat human trafficking, and knowing how to identify potential cases, […]

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How Truck Parking Shortages Are Affecting Drivers

August 10, 2023

How Truck Parking Shortages Are Affecting Drivers

Parking shortages affect truckers nationwide, with more trucks needing parking than spaces available, which poses stress and safety issues for drivers. Truck drivers need more access to parking during off hours and when they need to sleep fatigue away, a topic gaining traction recently. Before changes benefitting truck parking come into play officially, it’s essential […]

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The 5 Best Songs About Truckers and Trucking

July 23, 2023

The 5 Best Songs About Truckers and Trucking

Finding the right songs when trucking can be challenging, but finding ones about trucking is even more complicated. A list of songs about the job you do daily can be inspirational, and we’ve discovered some about truckers and trucking, gathering our favorites for your listening pleasure. The next time you’re making your driving playlist, look […]

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How to Talk Like a Trucker: City Nicknames

July 10, 2023

How to Talk Like a Trucker: City Nicknames

Truckers work on the road, frequently visiting Steel Town (Pittsburg), the Windy City (Chicago), and many other cities across the United States. Over the years, drivers have found their nicknames for certain cities that practically replaced their original names in talks on CB radios and amongst fellow truckers. Many of these nicknames were created to […]

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Trucking Across America: Mountain State Sights

July 4, 2023

Trucking Across America: Mountain State Sights

  Truck driving takes you to numerous states across America, and this time we’re looking at what driving through the U.S. Mountain State region has to offer.         These states include Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, all operating under the mountain time zone. Each state has wonder […]

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Trucking Into Summer

June 27, 2023

Trucking Into Summer

Summer is officially here again, and we are curious to see what the season will bring this year as we move further from COVID restrictions and return to our new state of ordinary. Each summer season is proving to be more fun-filled than the last, and this year is no exception. People are hitting vacation […]

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Father’s Day Gifts For Truck Drivers

June 12, 2023

Father’s Day Gifts For Truck Drivers

Father’s Day is nearing, and finding a present for truck-driving fathers or grandfathers isn’t getting any easier. Most fathers want to spend the day with their children and loved ones without many responsibilities. Fathers who work on the road want the same thing, but it’s not always as easily achieved. Although Dad might not be […]

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Mental Health Awareness for Truckers

May 29, 2023

Mental Health Awareness for Truckers

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of maintaining our mental well-being. For truckers, many stigmas surround mental health, discouraging the want for help, and can lead to emotions and psychological stress being buried or pushed to the side. This month is about encouraging the normalcy of talking about mental health, learning about […]

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Protecting Wildlife While Driving

May 15, 2023

Protecting Wildlife While Driving

If you have driven on rural or off-the-beaten-path highways before, chances are you’ve come across a sign or two warning about possible wildlife crossing the road. We can go our whole lives without seeing an animal crossing the highway in these areas, or it can be something we experience every time we drive somewhere. Whatever […]

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Two Scenarios, One Distracted Driver

April 23, 2023

Two Scenarios, One Distracted Driver

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, a conversation that never gets old. We are always looking for ways to reach drivers and influence them to focus only on driving, removing any distractions that may impact them to take attention off the road. Many scenarios can develop, and many consequences can occur, but the definition of […]

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Why Truckers Should Care About Earth Day

April 15, 2023

Why Truckers Should Care About Earth Day

Earth Day is happening on April 22nd, celebrating mother earth and everything she provides for us while raising awareness about what hurts the planet. Changes for the better can occur but are only sometimes met with great enthusiasm; going green is not about taking away from traditions or forcing change on anyone. It’s about valuing […]

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10 Most Shocking Facts About Texting and Driving

April 8, 2023

10 Most Shocking Facts About Texting and Driving

April is “Distracted Driver Awareness” month!  By now, we’ve all heard how dangerous cell phones are while driving.  In fact, we have heard “do not text and drive” so much it may have become numb to some. Knowing this, we have provided a top 10 shocking or alarming statistics. Awareness is good.  The actions taken […]

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