November 1, 2021

Freightliner, going strong since 1942, designing trucks with the driver in mind, and staying on top of innovations. Freightliner Designing Trucks Since 1942 Freightliner began manufacturing trucks in 1942 and has been paving the way for the future of trucking ever since. Originally named Freightways Manufacturing, the company changed its name to Freightliner Corporation, with […]

October 17, 2021

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”- Aristotle. A career in the trucking industry may be that key that puts the “P” in both pleasure and perfection. Looking for work shouldn’t be a struggle, but with unemployment aid ending and COVID19 concerns lingering, it seems more challenging to jump back into the workforce. […]

September 29, 2021

How Do We Appeal to Women Truckers Who Can Help Driver Shortages? Women truck drivers comprise only about 6.6% of the trucking workforce. The truck driver shortages are reaching unprecedented highs, and drawing in more women drivers would help fill voids. Addressing issues facing living wages, safety concerns, and scheduling options would increase the appeal […]

August 29, 2021

For truck drivers, safety procedures should be the number one priority. They are implemented from the beginning of a trucking career and continue to be of the highest importance until new ones emerge. Refreshing knowledge on safety procedures means ensuring that all things critical for a successful trip got checked. Pre-Trip Safety Procedures for Truck […]

August 6, 2021

As the world rapidly converts to green energy, we think there must be increased investment in eHighways that will run electric semi-trucks. Are eHighways the Solution to Electric Trucking Problems? The fight to reduce carbon emissions and preserve mother earth for the next couple million centuries continues and the transportation industry remains to be a […]

August 5, 2021

Are you trying to find something new to watch at the Tokyo Olympics? The Olympics sound great, but the same sports seem to be popular. Some of us may be looking for a sport we wouldn’t typically watch to entertain us this season. Getting Overlooked When thinking Olympics, sports such as soccer, gymnastics, and track […]

July 25, 2021

June marked this year’s start of fire season for North America, with risks looking to rise this month and in August as well. Rising Summer temperatures and rain shortage create a dry brush, drought, and flammable conditions, and all it takes is a tiny spark to ignite it all and cause a wildfire. If you […]

July 18, 2021

The truck driver shortage hasn’t filled many gaps and remains an issue for many companies. Why is there such a shortage of truck drivers, and where have our drivers gone? The decrease in available drivers, primarily for long haul operations, cannot be accredited to just one aspect but many, worth exploring. Banned Truck Drivers The […]

July 12, 2021

In honor of National Parks Week, we wanted to share an option for visiting the beautiful Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California for a quick vacation. Follow this quick vacation guide for different ways to experience the parks in as little as two days if you’re coming from Los Angeles. You can enter […]

June 28, 2021

Modeling goes back as far as the 1940s, with names like Lisa Fonssagrives, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Jean Shrimpton, and more dominating the modeling scene for decades to come. It wasn’t until the 1980s that modeling took a turn, and the five original supermodels were paving their way in the industry. The “Big 5” featured: […]

June 19, 2021

Although electric vehicles are making headway even in the trucking industry, hydrogen power is rising in popularity, so step aside battery electric vehicles (BEV) and make way for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The trucking industry is essential, and the future of which fuel will run trucks is worth looking at. Climate change, going […]

June 13, 2021

“There is a seductive side to trucking-the constant change, the anticipation of the unknown, the freedom of being removed from your context and set out into the world.” Marc F. Wise and Bryan Di Salvatore, Truck Stop. Far from anything anyone can understand, but other truckers themselves, the culture of long-haul trucking has faced changes […]

June 6, 2021

Today we see them on roads and highways in multiple colors; giant metal beasts hauling one, two, sometimes even three trailers at a time; it’s the semi-truck. They get us the supplies we need for almost everything we do in life, but where did these semis originate, and how did they get to where they […]

May 28, 2021

This time we only have two days for a quick vacation to see the best of the pacific coast in a short amount of time. The Big Sur area is a prime destination to drive to, with plenty to see and explore nearby. The Pacific Coast offers some of the most breathtaking views ranging from […]

May 22, 2021

Returning to normalcy after so long can be difficult because many Americans have been relying on unemployment insurance and added COVID19 unemployment relief benefits after losing their jobs during the pandemic. With COVID19 cases continuing to decline due to the successful rollout of vaccines across the nation, it seems the world is slowly starting to […]

April 1, 2021

Truck drivers sometimes get only two or three days off, so finding a perfect destination for a quick vacation and making the best out of the trip comes as a top priority. Luckily, it is easy as reading a blog entry on the Armada Trucking Group website. This time, we are taking a trip to […]

January 30, 2021

When the cold days come knocking, there is nothing sweeter than proper winter meals to keep you energized, and winter drinks to keep you warm. The chill of winter can push anyone to look for relief from the cold in any form they can find. Staying warm can be easy if you have central heating […]

December 31, 2020

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 […]

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 […]