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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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Maintaining Traditions on the Road

April 6, 2023

Maintaining Traditions on the Road

The holidays for truckers can be challenging if they can’t make it home for specific occasions. Being on the road often means leaving behind daily routines typically practiced at home, many of those including traditions that happen around holidays. It’s essential to try and take those traditions on the road with you in any way […]

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Why We Need More Female Truckers

March 25, 2023

Why We Need More Female Truckers

In honor of women’s history month, we’re looking at female truckers and where they fit in the trucking world. In a predominantly male occupation, female truckers are making their stand and showing that they, too, are capable of being successful truck drivers and that they fit nowhere other than right next to their male counterparts. […]

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How Truck Bottlenecks Affect Truckers

March 4, 2023

How Truck Bottlenecks Affect Truckers

The US supply chain relies heavily on the work of truckers who deliver goods across the country daily. Highways make it possible for drivers to reach their destination efficiently, but traffic can bring slowdowns, especially in the case of a truck bottleneck. What is a truck bottleneck, how are truckers affected, and what can help […]

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Do Truckers Use Runaway Truck Ramps?

March 2, 2023

Do Truckers Use Runaway Truck Ramps?

If you’re a trucker or anyone who’s a road dog, you have seen the bright yellow road signs reading “runaway truck ramp” at one point or another. Many of the ramps were built long ago and resembled lost roads, unmanaged and lost to vegetation. However, some ramps were built in areas where they truly make […]

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3 Best Truck Stops: Arkansas

February 21, 2023

3 Best Truck Stops: Arkansas

From mom-and-pop to a large chain, truck stops can be found in every state nationwide. A truck stop can be a vital asset for truckers, and finding one worth the visit is always essential. We’re going to Arkansas next, The Natural State and birthplace of Johnny Cash. Arkansas has splendor all around, and truck stops […]

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Addressing Trucking Concerns

February 12, 2023

Addressing Trucking Concerns

If everyone has not noticed, trucking is vital for our economy and well-being and will continue to be essential for many years. Truck drivers are the most crucial part of the trucking industry, and they have been facing difficulties for the past couple of years which doesn’t help promote trucking as a career. Many concerns […]

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SHIP IT Act Will Benefit Truck Drivers

January 29, 2023

SHIP IT Act Will Benefit Truck Drivers

The new year is rolling swiftly, and while many changes are happening, the truck driver shortage has stayed the same this year. Recruiting new drivers is essential to ensure supply chains run smoothly, and bridging that driver gap is the number one priority. Efforts have been made to address driver concerns and make trucking more […]

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5 Tips for Trucking in Winter

January 23, 2023

5 Tips for Trucking in Winter

The winter season for anyone working on the road can sometimes be strenuous. Although winter holds extraordinary beauty throughout the country, it can also bring obstacles. Rain, snow, hail, and ice can deter any traveler, especially those working on the road. Mother nature always has her plan, but these 5 winter trucking tips can help […]

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Trucking Road Highlights: Washington Sights

January 16, 2023

Trucking Road Highlights: Washington Sights

The State of Washington hosts two of Armada Trucking Group’s terminals, making it a frequently visited state by drivers. With bustling cities and picture-perfect nature, the best way to see Washington is to drive through it. See what the evergreen state offers the next time you’re traveling through or stopping by for a visit. Trucking […]

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What 2023 Has in Store for Trucking

January 1, 2023

What 2023 Has in Store for Trucking

Dear 2023, please bring us a year of joy, health, and prosperity, leaving inflation, high gas prices, and sickness behind. When reminiscing about the last couple of years, many of us will say they were a complete blur, and we have no memory of anything between the end of 2019 and now. The pandemic has […]

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How Can Truckers Deal with Holidays on the Road?

December 21, 2022

How Can Truckers Deal with Holidays on the Road?

A trucker’s schedule can be sporadic, and being home for the holidays may not fit in the books every year. The festivities that bring us home come around in November and December, but for some truckers, the road is their home, and they don’t have families to return to. For others, spending holidays on the […]

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Diesel vs. Electric: The Better Power for Trucking

December 11, 2022

Diesel vs. Electric: The Better Power for Trucking

How humans and goods are moved has changed since the time of the horse-drawn wagon. From dirt roads came highways, and vehicles started evolving to accommodate. Semi-trucks used to be powered by diesel primarily. Still, changing times and the search for cleaner energy have thrown the electric semi-truck into the mix, with debates arising over […]

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Are You a Safe Driver?

December 5, 2022

Are You a Safe Driver?

Gone are the days when walking to work or taking a short bike ride was normal. With advancing metropolitan areas comes the need for more and more cars. As demand for goods also rises, the demand for more moving trucks to maintain the supply chain also increases. Safety comes into question with so much moving […]

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How to Find Work as Owner-Operators

November 20, 2022

How to Find Work as Owner-Operators

The freedom of being an owner-operator has drawn many truckers to create their paths with their trucks, making their own rules as they go. Opportunities for owner-operators soared as the country started to buy more goods, but recent changes may have become the roadblock in what was supposed to be a smooth ride. If finding […]

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