FinPark and The Trucker’s Network Join Forces to provide truck drivers safe and available parking
St. Georges, Quebec – 4/18/2024 – In an exciting development for the trucking industry, FinPark and The Trucker’s Network are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership that will enhance the experience for truckers and promote efficiency in the transportation sector. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders who share a commitment to addressing the […]
Popular trucking conventions: Which ones are worth attending?
Truck drivers, dispatchers, and anyone in the world of logistics will further build their interest and knowledge about the industry through workshops and conferences. We know that trucking can be a lonely career that needs to be bolstered by relationships. And who knows trucking better than people in the trucking world? Make this year the […]
CB Trucker Lingo: Learn to Talk Like a Trucker
“Ah, breaker 1-9, this here’s the Rubber Duck, you got a copy on me, Pig Pen, c’mon?” I couldn’t bring myself to begin a blog post about truck lingo without going back into the musical archives to bring back this memorable line that I’ve quoted…more than once. Did you know the classic movie from 1978 […]
How Much Money Do Truck Drivers Make?
“How much do truck drivers earn?” is a great question. You’ve probably heard the news about Walmart drivers earning $100,000, and you’ve probably heard about drivers making less today than they did 20-30 years ago. Well, today, let’s get to the bottom of truck driver wages and what you can really expect to earn in […]
What Items You Should Pack When Traveling OTR
Life on the road takes preparation and planning. You will spend days on your own, and while you are driving for most of the day, there is downtime. Planning ahead will help you make the most of the experience of being an over-the-road truck driver. From supper to showers to sleep, we’ve got you covered […]
How often should drivers check their truck and trailer?
Every truck driver knows that a daily inspection is required. And while the checkboxes are routinely ticked the responsibility for safety begins before the driving starts. But it doesn’t end there. Considering the sheer magnitude of miles and the number of hours the equipment is operating it’s reasonable to expect that parts wear out, freight […]
Truckers and Pets: Living and Working with Animal Companionship
Did you know that the American Veterinary Medical Association acknowledges the amazing connection between truck drivers and animal companions? It’s a wonderful bond that includes emotional, psychological, and physical interactions between people, animals, and their environment. As a truck driver, you can benefit from the connection between you and a furry—or not-so-furry—travel companion. Benefits of […]
Trucking During the Holidays: How to Cope with Being Away From Family
One of the most challenging aspects of being a truck driver is the amount of time you spend away from your family. As the holidays approach, truck drivers around the nation will be looking for ways to make it home for Christmas. Many, however, will spend the holidays parked in a truck stop or rest […]
How To Survive Your First Year of Trucking
Experienced truck drivers describe the first year as the most difficult year. Other experienced truckers say, “the first year will make or break you.”
What to Expect Your First Year as a Truck Driver
Thinking about getting into the trucking industry? Do you enjoy traveling across the US, freedom and flexibility? Then the trucking industry would be perfect for you. The trucking industry has many benefits and opportunities. Traveling across the U.S. and exploring new places while getting paid! Sounds like a dream, right? That is one example of […]
