As an Independent Freight Agent, your days (and nights) are full. It is a popular notion you should be striving for “work-life balance”. But is that even possible? Some professionals believe it is a myth. Googling “work-life balance tips” yields an abundance of...
Sitting for hours at a time, eating convenience food, loneliness, lack of physical activity, and less than 6 hours of sleep, are the norm for many drivers. According to the CDC, truck drivers have a drastically higher rate of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity...
Being on the road can take its toll on the average driver, but as a truck driver, being away from friends and family for days at a time can hurt. Thanks to technology, and a bit of creativity, there are many ways to stay connected...
The supply chain landscape is ever-changing and keeping up with trends can be challenging. In 2019, technology will come into play more than ever before, bringing the industry an influx of robotics and digital transportation options. Advances in technology have brought positive change to the supply chain industry and...
Close your eyes and picture a “stereotypical” truck driver. What do you see? While many will have different images come to mind, there’s a good chance most people reading this will envision one common thing…the truck driver is a man. Unfortunately, this is a stigma...
There are countless rest stops for truckers across the country. Unfortunately, they don’t all boast about having some of the greatest amenities in the world. When you’re on the road for hours (or days) at a time, it’s always nice to stop at a place...