Driving a Semi on Narrow Gravel Roads – What New Truck Drivers Should Know
Driving a semi on narrow gravel roads is very different than driving on the highway. Here’s what I’ve learned during my first harvest season hauling corn.
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How to Fix a Rock Chip in Your Windshield Before It Spreads (DIY Guide)
Learn how to repair a windshield chip before it turns into a costly crack. Discover when a DIY windshield repair kit works, when it doesn’t, and how to prevent further damage.
What Does Deadhead Mean in Trucking?
Learn what deadhead means in trucking, why truck drivers deadhead, how it affects profits, and how it differs from bobtailing.
Truck Stop Etiquette Every New Driver Should Know
Learn the unwritten rules of truck stops. These truck stop etiquette tips will help new drivers avoid common mistakes and earn respect on the road.
What Is a Jake Brake? Trucking Term Explained
Learn what a Jake brake is, how it works, when to use it, why it’s loud, and why it’s one of the most important safety features on many semi trucks.
What Is a Bill of Lading (BOL) in Trucking?
Learn what a Bill of Lading (BOL) is in trucking, why it’s important, what information it contains, and how CDL drivers use it every day.
What Is It Like Driving a Loaded Grain Truck?
Wondering what it’s like driving a loaded grain truck? Here’s what I’ve learned during my first harvest season hauling corn as a new Class A CDL driver.
How Harvest Trucking Works From Field to Grain Bin
Wondering how harvest trucking works? Follow the entire process from the combine to the grain cart, grain truck, and finally into the farm’s grain bins.
25 Truck Driver Essentials I Never Hit the Road Without
Discover 25 truck driver essentials every CDL driver should keep in the cab for safety, comfort, emergencies, and staying prepared on the road.
The Biggest Difference Between CDL School and Real Trucking
I recently earned my Class A CDL and started my first trucking job. Here’s what surprised me most about the differences between CDL school and real trucking.
What It’s Really Like Hauling Corn During Harvest
Wondering what it’s like hauling corn during harvest? Here’s my honest first-hand experience as a brand-new Class A CDL driver hauling grain from fields to farm grain bins.
What Does a Grain Cart Do? Complete Beginner’s Guide
Wondering what a grain cart does? Learn how grain carts keep combines harvesting, load grain trucks, and make harvest much more efficient.