April 26, 2021

The trucking industry could fully recover by the third quarter of 2021 and it is expected that, by that time, the truckloads would return to pre-pandemic levels, according to forecasts from FTR Transportation Intelligence from December 2020. It all depends on the driver pool that continues to be limited, and it is believed that this […]

April 21, 2021

If trucking came to a halt, lives of Americans would be in a dire situation in no time. There are 7 major industries that would be critically affected in short period of time if freight stopped moving. These industries are: The Food Industry, Healthcare, Transportation, Waste Removal, The Retail Sector, Manufacturing, and Banking/Finance. Here is […]

April 5, 2021

Make this post your first stop for driving-related terms! This Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary is always a helpful guide to understanding the terms below. Anti-Dive A tuned-in front suspension characteristic that converts braking-induced forces in the suspension links into a vertical force that tends to lift the body, thereby reducing dive under braking. Beam Axle […]

March 19, 2021

What are the most popular semi-trucks in America? The list below is the top-selling brand based on market share and commercial vehicles sold in the United States. FREIGHTLINER Freightliner Trucks sells about 190K trucks per year! Freightliner dominates with 40% of the commercial truck market share. KENWORTH Kenworth Truck Co. has majorly grown since 1912 […]

March 15, 2021

Golden era of movies about truck drivers covers the period extended from 1970s to late 1980s. Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood and Kris Kristofferson starred in these movies, impersonating trucking heroes on the silver screen. Here are 6 movies well worth watching, and some of them can be downloaded on YouTube: White Line Fever (1975) Fun […]

March 12, 2021

During the 1970s and early 1980s, truck drivers in the United States have mainly used a unique lingo or argot while interacting with one another by means of CB Radio (Citizens Band Radio) as a form of land mobile radio system. Here are some of the most interesting and common CB lingo words and phrases: […]

March 9, 2021

Some of our previous posts addressed the topic of podcasts. Some would say podcasts are probably truckers’ best friends over the long hauls. If you are listening to what is inspiring to you – giving you abundance of brand new ideas, making you brighter – then you did find your ideal partner while transporting the […]

March 5, 2021

We do enjoy our work and we fund pleasure in doing business with courteous and responsible persons. Our aim is to hire as many of those share our core corporate values. However, in order to be fair and square – which we always strive to be as a company – it is important for us […]

February 23, 2021

There are plenty of studies that deal with a question: what is it exactly that truck drivers find most important in the companies they work for? The “most important” is everything that can improve truckers’ job, thus making them more productive as well. We emphasize three crucial things that are, in turn, intertwined. 1. Attitudes […]

February 21, 2021

A Chicago truck driver, whose story we have heard just recently, learned as many as two languages – Italian and Spanish – while driving. Moreover, he is learning German now. His colleague from Los Angeles says he listens to Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations while in his truck, adding that these help him create positive attitude towards […]

February 18, 2021

Imagine that your palms sweat so much that your hands keep slipping off the steering wheel. The uncomfortable feeling is gradually rising to the extent that your breathing is compromised and you instantly believe this is exactly that feeling that is about to control both your body and mind. It’s OK, it’s just anxiety and […]

February 14, 2021

When referring to Valentine’s Day the first thing one think of is heart or a gift or Valentine’s Day cards. No one knows for sure what prompted Valentine’s Day creation but there are plenty of interesting details pertaining to the day. Here are three curiosities regarding Valentine’s Day: 1. In the United States Valentine’s Day […]

February 11, 2021

For us in the Armada Trucking Group, only one thing is more important than getting our shipment out there in time, and that’s the safety of our drivers. With snow blanketing large areas of the United States, the trucking industry has seen many disruptions so it is of utmost importance to be thoroughly prepared for […]

February 9, 2021

The health of truck drivers is increasingly threatened by numerous health conditions or unhealthy behaviors. In addition to that, truckers are regularly challenged with finding healthy and affordable food while driving long-hauls as well as organizing themselves daily to stay fit. All of this is complicated but one of the biggest challenges is asking yourself: […]

February 7, 2021

So many people, truck drivers included, have trouble falling asleep. Long-hauls can make it harder to fall asleep easily. Truckers are fully aware of these issues so we gladly share two tips that help them fall asleep quickly. The result is feeling rested and refreshed TECHNIQUE 1 Enter the sleep mode by making your brain […]

February 6, 2021

Truck drivers are most often than not affected by numerous sensations stemming from light itself. These strange sensations may be the reason why some people raise their doubts regarding the quality of their ability to see external objects in sharp resolution, and if their eyesight turns out to really be poor then the experience of […]

February 5, 2021

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that commercial truck drivers are partly exempt from new measures signed by president Biden that require transportation workers to wear masks on all public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs. However, the exemption only applies if the driver is the only person in the vehicle […]

February 4, 2021

The Senate confirmed Pete Buttigieg as the new head of the US Department of Transport, just a week after the body voted in favor of his nomination. Buttigieg, a presidential candidate in 2020, will take the place of Secretary Elaine Chao. Some of the main concerns that Buttigieg will have to address are declining infrastructure, […]

February 2, 2021

There are so many „Things to Remember” lists for this and that, but we create our own lists. Some of the claims we made may be more or less disputable, yet we proudly share our insights wholeheartedly. Sometimes, it’s better not to argue at all. You don’t always need to be eating a healthy diet. […]

January 29, 2021

These are just some of the many different types of jackets completing truckers’ wardrobe. Many people think that truck drivers are just about getting into the truck and driving. However, it is important for truckers to feel as comfortable as possible while driving a long distance. As in many cases, products quality can vary. These […]