May 20, 2022

Taking into account current parking shortage, it makes it difficult for truck drivers to find a safe place to park and sleep. Often faced with the choice between Hours of Service (HOS) violations or traffic fines, truck drivers find themselves in challenging situations. With the lack of security personnel and quick access to highways, this […]

May 14, 2022

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor […]

April 20, 2022

One of our previous posts has already dealt with panic attacks while in cabin (see: https://bit.ly/3rC16FM). The topic of panic attack is always addressable in a myriad of ways, yet we shall give our best in succinctly explaining this utterly unpleasant feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. We hope this will be helpful to you. […]

April 17, 2022

RECOMMENDATION FOR READING The longer the delays, the greater the impact on U.S. inventories in the coming weeks. We have seen this horror show before and we all know the containers that are currently piling up will eventually make their way to the United States, creating massive congestion. Besides technology products, furniture and auto parts, […]

March 26, 2022

Taking into account current parking shortage, it makes it difficult for truck drivers to find a safe place to park and sleep. Often faced with the choice between Hours of Service (HOS) violations or traffic fines, truck drivers find themselves in challenging situations. With the lack of security personnel and quick access to highways, this makes […]

March 20, 2022

Driving on a wet road can be very dangerous and can become treacherous during heavy rain. Here are some proper steps to take to remain safe when roads are wet and heavy rain is present. 1. Make sure your wipers, defroster and headlights are in good working condition, and there is enough windshield washer fluid […]

March 5, 2022

Fun Facts About Iowa 80: The World’s Largest Truckstop 1. The Iowa 80 serves an average of 5,000 customers per day. It is also a social place, where generations of local and interstate truckers have stopped; and everyone seems to have a memory or two about the place.  In the 56 years they have been […]

February 25, 2022

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February 21, 2022

If you feel uncomfortable driving at night, the following suggestions can help: 1. Make sure you are rested and alert. If you are drowsy, sleep before you drive! Even a nap can save your life or the lives of others. 2. Do a complete pre-trip inspection of your vehicle. Make sure to check and clean […]

January 27, 2022

These suggestions can be helpful to every truck driver facing dense fog while driving. The best advice for driving in fog is: Do Not. It is recommended to pull off the road into a rest area or truck stop until visibility is better. If you must drive, be sure to consider the following: 1. Slow […]

January 24, 2022

1. Trucks carry 73% of cargo (by weight) in the US. Of the 4 million Dangerous Goods shipments every day, 94% are carried by trucks. 2. In 1953, Freightliner introduced its first overhead sleeper (model WF64) optimized for long-haul applications while meeting restrictive length laws at that time. An alternative-fuel truck capable of using gasoline, […]

January 9, 2022

As much as you know about a healthy diet, it’s always good to keep some things, for example this very post, at hand. Before we suggest what, you should eat to stay healthy, please consider investing in appliances like a cooler, slow cooker, lunch box or microwave. This will make eating healthy food on the […]

December 27, 2021

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December 25, 2021

Our wish for the New Year is for you to be touched by kindness that will be intertwined with generosity and gratitude wherever your soul is journeying to and whatever decision you make. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Armada Trucking Group

December 17, 2021

1. There are approximately 500,000 accidents involving tractors/trailers every year. That’s about 2.5% of all vehicle accidents and 84% of the time; the tractor/trailer is NOT at fault. 2. More than 9,000,000 people are employed in the trucking industry, accounting for about one in every fourteen U.S. jobs. 3. The trucking industry accounts for almost […]

December 12, 2021

Winter is approaching and we need to be prepared. Here are 11 suggestions we find important while driving in winter conditions.  They can be helpful. Before starting, remove any ice and snow from the windshield, windows, mirrors, hand holds, steps, deck plates, and also radiator shutters. Make sure the cooling system is full and there […]

December 3, 2021

There are as many answers to that as there are truck drivers. Some people do it because they want to experience that specific type of life style. On the other hand, some people do it because they hate the day to day rat race of a regular job. Some to escape the stress of their […]

November 12, 2021

You are probably asking what can be more dangerous than a drunk driver? The answer is – a driver who engages in texting and driving. Statistics show that a driver who engages in texting and driving is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash. Data shows this is more dangerous than drinking […]

November 5, 2021

Meet Juan Carlos Ramirez, Our October 2021 Employee of the Month! Any trucking company would be more than proud to have a truck driver like Juan. Juan is a hard-working gentleman who is truly dedicated to his daily job. His professional attitude towards others and towards his duties serves as a stark reminder that integrity […]

November 3, 2021

Last Saturday October 30, 2021 Armada Trucking Group along with Rowland High School marching band was at Vista Murrieta show in Vista Murrieta High School competing for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. We had an amazing time and it was good to be back. “Thank you Armada Trucking Group for all […]