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Using GPS Trackers – For the Safety of Your Asset Since GPS technology was introduced, several industries have benefit from the range of features this technology has to offer. One of the biggest advantages of GPS enabled technologies is the safety and security it provides. This applies especially for the trucking industry. With GPS fleet ... Read moreGPS Fleet Tracking – Is It Needed? The post GPS Fleet Tracking – Is It Needed? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

When you are on the road, you’re making money. When you’re stuck on the side of the road waiting for a semi-truck roadside assistance, you can start counting the dollars as they drift away. Semi-truck towing isn’t cheap, and it isn’t even the ultimate solution. Semi-truck breakdowns happen in the most inconvenient places to boot. ... Read more12 Common Semi-Truck Breakdowns You Need To Know The post 12 Common Semi-Truck Breakdowns You Need To Know appeared first on USA Breakdown.

When out on the road it can get pretty costly stopping into truck stops to buy food. The prices are all inflated, plus there are the lines and not to mention the lack of decent options in many areas. One great way around all of that is to cook on the truck. Here are a ... Read moreQuick and Easy Recipes for Truckers you are Sure to Love! The post Quick and Easy Recipes for Truckers you are Sure to Love! appeared first on USA Breakdown.

There are regular articles on self-driving trucks on the internet; and for both old trucker drivers and would be new truck drivers, this news sounds alarming as they may soon be out of a job! Relax- there is a big difference in what is being written about self-driving trucks and what is reality. To know ... Read moreSelf Driving Trucks, Will Truckers Lose Their Jobs? The post Self Driving Trucks, Will Truckers Lose Their Jobs? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Marijuana Mania has gone wild over the past few years. Some states have legalized it for personal use and in other states, it is still a criminal activity to use marijuana. But rest assured, no matter where you reside in the USA, marijuana is not legal under federal laws. The federal government recognizes marijuana as ... Read moreMarijuana In The Trucking Industry The post Marijuana In The Trucking Industry appeared first on USA Breakdown.

While many potential drivers would like to know the salary of truck drivers, the answer to this question is slightly difficult because there are many variables. Most trucking companies pay their drivers by the mile rather than the hour. There are other factors that determine what your salary might be. Some of these factors include ... Read moreHow Much Do Truck Drivers Make? (2020) The post How Much Do Truck Drivers Make? (2020) appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Today the trucking industry has several types of truck driving jobs, all of which have their pros and cons. For those who are considering a dedicated trucking job, read on. What is Dedicated Trucking? In general, most truck drivers are assigned deliveries for a variety of companies. Each day deliveries are made to different companies ... Read moreWhat is Dedicated Trucking? The post What is Dedicated Trucking? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

CDL endorsements are additional skills commercial drivers can apply for when going to the DMV to get your commercial driver’s license. These endorsements give special permissions to drivers who drive certain types of vehicles not covered under a regular Class A license. There are many endorsements you can choose to add to your license. These ... Read moreWhat Are The Different CDL Endorsements? The post What Are The Different CDL Endorsements? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Most people who are thinking of entering the truck driving profession assume that truck driving only involves going cross-country; unfortunately, this false belief is one reason why some people do not want to become truck drivers. The fact is that there are several types of truck driving jobs within the trucking profession. Some trucking companies ... Read moreWhat is Regional Truck Driving? The post What is Regional Truck Driving? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Healthy Snacks for Truckers In the age of fast food, it’s hard to choose a healthy snack for truckers. However, it’s easy to grab a double cheese burger, a large fry, and a large soda when you’re on the go. For truck drivers, this is quite a convenience but one of the major downfalls to ... Read moreWhat Are Some Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers? The post What Are Some Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

How to Stay Awake While Truck Driving   Long haul trucking is an essential way of getting supplies from one location to another. In this profession, you must get used to navigating along roads for long periods at a time. However, one of the biggest challenges faced by drivers is how to stay awake on ... Read moreHow to Stay Awake on Long Hauls The post How to Stay Awake on Long Hauls appeared first on USA Breakdown.

What Brand of Semi-Truck Are You? Want to know what brand of semi truck you are? We’ve developed a fun quiz to tell you just what type of truck you are. [wpViralQuiz id=12497] The post What Brand of Semi-Truck are You? appeared first on USA Breakdown.

I-95 Shut Down as 30 Car Pileup Injures Dozens A pileup in on I-95 has shut down northbound lanes near Carmel Maine officials say. More than 30 vehicles were involved in the accident. The accident will likely cause the interstate to be shut down for the majority of Tuesday stated the Maine State Police. Emergency ... Read moreI-95 Pileup in Maine Leaves Several Injured The post I-95 Pileup in Maine Leaves Several Injured appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Aerial Footage of Crash on PA Turnpike   PA Turnpike Crash Kills 5 and Injures Many At least five people were killed in a crash happening on the Pennsylvania turnpike around 3:30 a.m. The crash closed the turnpike between exits 75 and 161 going both directions. Officials say a bus traveling downhill failed to make ... Read moreUpdated: Crash on PA Turnpike Kills 5 and Injures Many The post Updated: Crash on PA Turnpike Kills 5 and Injures Many appeared first on USA Breakdown.

69 Car Pile Up Shuts Down I64 An accident on i64 involving more than 65 cars has shut down a stretch of Virginia’s interstate. Currently all lanes eastbound near Williamsburg, VA are closed per the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Virginia Department of Transportation Hampton Roads stated the crash occurred at the Queens Creek bridge ... Read more69 Cars Involved in Pile Up On I64 – Shuts Down Interstate The post 69 Cars Involved in Pile Up On I64 – Shuts Down Interstate appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Akron, OH – Ohio-based carrier GDS Express has closed it’s doors suddenly just days before Christmas. This announcement came to many drivers last Tuesday leaving them stranded at truck stops and highways across the US. Fuel cards were shut off on Wednesday, Dec 18th and office staff and drivers were allegedly not paid. This new’s ... Read moreGDS Express Closes Days Before Christmas The post GDS Express Closes Days Before Christmas appeared first on USA Breakdown.

What to Expect your First Year of Driving a Truck So you want to drive a truck? We’ve compiled what to expect your first year of driving a truck. We’ll cover some aspects such as getting your CDL, general procedure, common pay rates, and staying healthy.   What to Expect as A Truck Driver If ... Read moreWhat To Expect Your First Year Driving A Truck The post What To Expect Your First Year Driving A Truck appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Celadon to File for Bankruptcy Indianapolis, IN – News announced Friday states that Celadon Group may file Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, this news coming from sources internal. With over 3,200 drivers employed, the company brought in over one billion in revenue in 2015. Freightwaves reported on Friday that the carrier based out of Indianapolis ... Read moreUpdated: Celadon to File Bankruptcy, Largest in U.S. History The post Updated: Celadon to File Bankruptcy, Largest in U.S. History appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Tips for New Truck Drivers As winter is creeping in and new truck drivers are hired into trucking companies, it’s important for rookie truck drivers to cover the basics of safety. This is something that trucking companies should emphasize during training. But for many (myself included), it’s not always easy to sit in a training ... Read moreTips for New Truck Drivers (2020 Update) The post Tips for New Truck Drivers (2020 Update) appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Truckers or Over-the-road (OTR) drivers endure some grueling conditions while they work. Truckers drive long distances and can be on the road for weeks or even months every trip. Unfortunately, in the industry eating right is more difficult and the lack of mobility leaves exercise to a minimum. Many drivers maintain bad sleeping habits and ... Read moreTips to Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver The post Tips to Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Omnitracs is recommending that users of affected devices return to using ELDs to track duty status, saying it has fixed the issue that caused the ELD connectivity issues. [Read More…] This article was originally posted on ccjdigital.com The post Omnitracs says ELD service restored appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Delo 600 ADF, a new diesel engine oil will be hitting the shelves this December in two variants 15W-40 and 10W-30. Chevron states the new oil will be a “game changer” in the industry. They also state that “this is not an incremental change, this is a step change. This marks a major milestone in ... Read moreChevron Delo 600 Diesel Engine Oil Better for DPF’s The post Chevron Delo 600 Diesel Engine Oil Better for DPF’s appeared first on USA Breakdown.

Living the trucker life is tough in itself, having a few of these items in the truck will definitely make your life on the road better. Keep in mind, some of these items might seem odd to most people but as a former driver myself these are quintessential for life on the road. Here’s looking ... Read more13 Essential Items Every Trucker Needs The post 13 Essential Items Every Trucker Needs appeared first on USA Breakdown.