Popular trucking conventions: Which ones are worth attending?

Popular trucking conventions

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

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 […]

Good Safety Procedures to Practice as a Long-Haul Trucker

Safety Procedures

You know the saying, “Safety first!” But safety, while it includes straps, load bars, and tarps, it begins with a driver who looks after him or herself. When a driver doesn’t take the time to care for their well-being, other risk potential increases. Drivers who are tired, sore, and uncomfortable tend to take unnecessary risks. […]

The Road to Good Health: The Top 5 Reasons Truck Drivers Need Health Insurance

Trucker Health Insurance

Let’s explore something incredibly important, yet often overlooked—health insurance. It’s not exciting, but it is necessary, so let’s talk. Life on the road can be tough, and taking care of your health may not always be your number one priority. However, we want to shed light on the top 5 reasons why health insurance as […]

The Essential Guide to Personal Hygiene for Truckers

Truck Drivers Maintain Hygiene

As a truck driver, you spend countless hours behind the wheel and away from home. While it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of your job, it’s crucial not to neglect your personal hygiene. Maintaining good hygiene not only benefits your physical health but also boosts your mental well-being and overall performance on […]

Take a Break: Making the most of your break times

Truckers Take a Break

 As a trucker, you have to take breaks. It’s the law. And while some people might think this is an inconvenience, it can be quite beneficial for both you and your employer. Taking rest breaks will help keep you safe and healthy on the road and make sure that your vehicle stays in good working […]

Definitive Trucker’s Fitness Guide

Definitive Trucker’s Fitness Guide

Why should you be fit and healthy?  A study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health showed that by exercising five healthy habits, both men and women could extend their life expectancy by more than a decade: 12 years for men, and 14 years for women. The five habits were cited as: 1) eating […]

5 Tips OTR Driver’s Can Use to Reduce Stress

Truck Drivers Stress Reduction

Life on the road definitely has its ups and downs, its good times and bad times. While it may seem like a carefree life to those who work in traditional settings, stress remains a part of life for a truck driver. About Stress Like most other employees, stress is a part of the job. Truck […]

Should Long-Haul Truckers Take Advantage of Using a Load Board?

Advantages of using a load board

When the wheels are turning we’re making money. Avoiding any unnecessary downtime is vital to our ability to make a good living and using a load board like 123Loadboard is a great option for both owner/operators and companies alike. In fact, 123Loadboard is relied up by some of the largest companies on the road, including, […]

Get Parked with TruckPark: The Benefits of Truck Parking Reservations

Truck Parking Reservation

We’ve all been there. The day is winding down, the hours of service are ticking away, and it’s time to shut down for the night. As the sun sets on another day, the parking lots fill up quicker than your empty coffee cup in a traffic jam. You either spend your last minutes on the […]

Safety Kits Plus – Essential Trucking First Aid Kits

Safety Kits Plus Discount

            Life is filled with both beauty and risk, therefore every day that we are given is a day best prepared to prevent or handle such exposures with the right coverage and equipment. This is why The Trucker’s Network is excited to announce our newest partnership with Safety Kits Plus. Safety Kits Plus is a […]

123Loadboard: Newest Partner With The Trucker’s Network

The Trucker’s Network is excited to announce our newest partnership with 123Loadboard! This partnership brings our members an exclusive 10% off on all membership plans. The Trucker’s Network mission is to help truck drivers save money providing our members with the exclusive discounts on the best quality trucking products in the industry today. By partnering […]

Important Benefits of Using TruckPark

One important concern that truck drivers have is finding safe and legal places to park. Last fall we introduced you to TruckPark, an app that offers a solution to your parking problems. Using this valuable app, drivers can find and reserve parking spots along their route, throughout most of the United States. TruckPark was recently […]

TTN Partners with Love’s and Speedco: A New Way to Save

Semi truck getting gas

The Trucker’s Network, a membership resource site for trucking companies, company drivers, and owner-operators, is proudly partnering with Love’s and Speedco to provide our members with a chance to save money on Love’s and Speedco Truck Care services. Discounts include an estimated 10% off of tires, $40 off PM level oil changes, $10 off DOT, […]

TTN Partners with CDL Consultant, INC – The #1 Traffic Ticket Resource

The Truckers Network is pleased to announce its newest partner, CDL Consultant, INC. CDL Consultant is the #1 Traffic Ticket Resource in North America, with over 11,000 local attorneys in their network. They will serve as The Truckers Network’s official Safety and Ticket Resource for commercial drivers. Unlike many services that require monthly membership and […]

5 Awesome Tips for Finding Safe Overnight Truck Parking

Truck drivers face many challenges in their career, and finding safe, overnight truck parking is one of those challenges. After the tragic murder of truck driver Jason Rivenburg, Jason’s Law went into effect to help protect the thousands of truck drivers who need to find safe, overnight parking. Although Jason’s Law was put into place […]