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Protection for Truck Drivers: Personal Safety on the Road
15 September 2017
Trucking can be a dangerous job not only when driving but also when at a stop. Truck drivers have to take their personal safety seriously because many dangers are lurking on the road. Pulling over in the middle of nowhere at 1 AM can make any truck driver a target for thieves or other potential…
Driving at Night: Challenges for Drivers
22 August 2017
Driving at night is more complex and dangerous than rolling down the roads during the daytime. Here are some tips and tricks for a smoother trip in the dark.  The sun is setting. You check the distance to your destination, another 4 hours away. You know you'll be out there in the dark, but you have…
How to Combat Road Rage
17 August 2017
Road rage affects us all, but never in a positive way. To improve safety and well-being of everyone involved in traffic, it is important to understand what causes us burst and how we can avoid it. Common Causes of Road Rage We've all experienced road rage at one point or another - whether you're…
Sightseeing While Driving: Pacific Coast Highway
05 August 2017
Having to drive across the US might sound like a bore, but one would be surprised to see how much entertainment lies ahead, and sightseeing while on the road can easily become everyone's' thing once tried. Many famous landmarks, sights, and just generally interesting things to see while driving…
Driving Together: How to Deal with a Partner on the Road
29 July 2017
Driving for extended periods can be nerve-wracking, even for the most experienced drivers. If on top of that one is condemed to driving with a partner on the road, and he has to deal with him the whole time, the annoyance meter tends to soar Since trucking together can work into everyone's…
Dealing with Homesickness
25 July 2017
Being a truck driver means regularly dealing with homesickness. Some drivers don't get to see their homes for months, and this type of separation can emotionally affect the state of mind. Effectively dealing with homesickness means understanding it and knowing how to recognize it. Although a hard…
The Future of Trucking
21 May 2017
With everyday improvements on all feilds, it is harder and harder to predict the future of trucking industry. Still, the profession of a truck driver looks like it is here to stay. The trucking industry is no stranger to changes, as it looks ahead in an attempt to create a positive and bright path…
Healthy Snacks: What to Pack for the Road
20 May 2017
When feeling hungry, the easiest thing to do is pull over to a gas station and load up with some snacks. Since snacks are usually not considered a healthy food, be careful if you are a truck driver - they can often leave you feeling sluggish and tired. Driving long periods tends to spark quite an…
The World of OTR Trucking
16 May 2017
The trucking world offers many different options for trucking with many different sizes of trucks carrying many different types of loads. Here at Armada Trucking, we feature over-the-road truck driving jobs, also called OTR trucking. There are advantages and disadvantages to OTR trucking. We're…
Trucking Jobs: Is it the Right Thing for You
12 May 2017
When considering trucking jobs, there are many things to have in mind because it is not for the faint-hearted, yet it can reap massive rewards. Deciding whether or not to pursue a career in the trucking industry is not that easy of a decision. OTR Trucking Jobs On-the-road or OTR trucking does…