As trucks are the most effective way to move goods across the country, today, over 70% of the country’s freight is transported annually by trucking companies. Trucking has become one of the most vital systems of the United States economy. This is due, in part, to the country’s vast landscape, the need to navigate through [...]
Have you noticed the prices at the gas pump lately? As a commercial truck driver, how could you not? The price of both diesel and gasoline has been soaring upward lately, hitting trucking companies and owner-operators where it hurts. In some cases, higher fuel prices can even cause real pain. Learn about how high gas [...]
What Is Paraquat? Dozens of countries around the world have banned the use of paraquat dichloride (“paraquat”), a toxic chemical often used by farmers as a herbicide (plant killer) primarily for weed and grass control, due to its deadly toxicity. Paraquat has been directly linked to Parkinson’s disease. However, in the United States, the use [...]
If you are a truck driver or are considering joining the 850,000 truckers currently working across the US, you should know how to prevent possible injuries you might be facing as a driver. Due to long work hours, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, truckers sustain many workers' compensation injuries. Moreover, the [...]
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you." Does this sound familiar? This is the Miranda Warning which has been a Constitutional requirement of law enforcement since a 1966 Supreme Court decision. Although insurance adjusters aren't required to read you your rights, these are still your [...]
The Long Term Impact of Leg & Foot Injuries on Truckers Truck driving is a physical job. If you are a seasoned truck driver, you know that driving a truck can be extremely dangerous and taxing to your body. You also know the pains and risks associated with leg and foot injuries because there is [...]
Nationwide Truck Driver Shortage According to the American Trucking Association’s 2021 report, the United States currently faces an astounding shortage of truck drivers. The same report also states the shortage is expected to continue and worsen well into the 2030s. This shortage affects the supply chain, which has a tremendous impact on the overall health [...]
How are Owner-Operator Truckers Different from Company Truckers? There are a few ways in which an owner-operator driver differs from a company driver. However, just because they differ doesn’t mean one driver has more rights or superiority over another. Most owner-operator drivers tend to get overlooked or lost when it comes to injury and workers’ [...]
A Record Number of Women Truckers are Stepping Behind the Wheel Since the pandemic impacted lives and businesses across the world in 2020, it’s no surprise the trucking industry has seen many changes due to its effects. With the high demand for products ranging from iPads to cars, there has been an increased need for [...]
Trucker Elbow: A Common Injury For Truck Drivers Truckers are vulnerable to a variety of injuries associated with the profession, and elbow injuries are one of the most common. However, there are measures that may be taken to lessen the likelihood of elbow injuries, as well as the severity of the injuries if they do [...]
