January 29, 2023

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 […]

January 23, 2023

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 […]

January 16, 2023

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 […]

January 1, 2023

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 […]

December 21, 2022

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 […]

December 11, 2022

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 […]

December 5, 2022

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 […]

November 20, 2022

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 […]

November 15, 2022

Overuse of resources, greenhouse gases, etc., are all contributing to an earth less green, and an effort to reverse these changes is proceeding. An excess of gasses such as carbon dioxide is at an all-time high, and the prosperous future of the planet could be threatened if these issues are not addressed. Carbon dioxide is […]

November 7, 2022

When experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness, and feelings of worry, the last place you want to be is behind the wheel. Anxiety can strike anyone, anytime; if you’re a trucker, it can become very inconvenient if not addressed. Feeling anxious is part of being human, but sometimes it can be too much to handle. Knowing […]

October 31, 2022

Finding a career these days is more complicated than ever. We want jobs that pay well and that we enjoy doing, a combination not always easily found. A trucking job might be a good choice for a career, and certain factors display why. Whether you like driving, want to explore the US while getting paid, […]

October 23, 2022

The splendors of the rubber tree were discovered thousands of years ago by the ancient Olmec, Maya, and Aztec tribes. Since then, rubber has evolved into many things we use today, including the tires that drive our cars and trucks. The demand for tire production continues to grow, and with it comes environmental stresses, pushing […]

October 18, 2022

The talk of the town in trucking for the last couple of years has unveiled commercial electric trucks, specifically those manufactured by Tesla. The rugged and large diesel trucks spouting smoke from their exhausts may soon be replaced by sleek and quiet electric-powered semis. Tesla Semi Truck Features The Tesla semi-truck stays true to Tesla’s […]

October 1, 2022

Truckers Must Share the Road With Other Cars: How is Harmony Found? The roads of today are filled with cars and trucks of varying sizes, and finding harmony between all of them is important for communities to function properly. In some cases, special roads and highways for trucks are available that separate semi-trucks from commuting […]

September 25, 2022

What Causes Fatigue and How Can Truckers Battle it on the Road Most of us have faced fatigue in one form or another, especially at the end of a long workday. Usually, after resting overnight, fatigue is diminished, and our bodies are restored. For those in health care, law enforcement, trucking, and other jobs with […]

September 13, 2022

Trucking Sights When Driving the West Coast Armada Trucking Group terminals expand across America, and driving them means experiencing the road trip of a lifetime while getting paid. California, Oregon, and Washington comprise what we know as the Pacific West Coast and offer beauty ranging from beaches and warm water in the South to forests […]

August 29, 2022

Truck stops have been around since truckers started on the long haul. They began as places for truckers and drivers to pull into after many hours of driving to refuel, enjoy a hot meal, and maybe even a hot shower. Some truck stops stayed traditional, where the usual truckers would sit in their usual booths […]

August 26, 2022

Simulation-based training can be found in the trucking industry, and many other areas of work such as aviation, military, and medicine. Trying out a simulator before starting a career can help you determine if that career is something enjoyable or not. If trying a simulator doesn’t bring you joy, it might be time to rethink […]

August 15, 2022

While traveling on just about any significant highway, now and then, a green sign with white letters reading “weigh station” will pop up, beckoning truckers and other drivers of heavy vehicles to follow its arrow off the highway to be weighed. What are these weigh stations for, and how do truckers deal with the stress […]

July 31, 2022

Assembly Bill 5, or AB5, is a 3-part “ABC” test created for independent contractors in California and passed by the Supreme Court in September 2019. The law aims to extend workers’ benefits, eliminate the misclassification of workers, and protect them from companies that use these misclassifications to avoid certain financial obligations. The bill is about […]