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Tips to make women in the trucking industry feel more included

As a minority group in the trucking industry, female truck drivers can feel excluded from others in the industry. Now more than ever, it’s up to trucking companies to make the effort to inspire women to start new careers and help the industry…

Why truck drivers are important to America

With a huge impact on America's economy, the trucking industry is often under-looked for its importance. Made up of 3.5 million truck drivers, America’s trucking industry is one shoe that is very hard to fill. Because of truck drivers, food,…
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How to keep yourself entertained as a trucker

Finding ways to stay entertained in the trucking industry is more important than you think! The importance of finding entertainment as a trucker is a crucial part to maintaining your mental health, picking up new skills and ultimately living…
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The best stretches for truck drivers on the road

With more than 3.5 million truck drivers on the roads in the United States, truckers deal with a lot of wear and tear from their jobs. Spending about 125,000 miles on the road annually, many truckers in the United States aren’t getting the…

How to recognize hazards while trucking

Some drivers find it a challenge to manage the space around their truck when dealing with other vehicles weaving in and out of the truck’s blind spots, tailgaters, construction zones and traffic congestion. That’s why all drivers must…

The best trucking apps every trucker should know about

There is no shame in making life easier with the use of technology. The trucking industry is stepping up their game in 2019 to meet the high demand of truck drivers. As result, new trucking apps and processes are being created…

Woman in the trucking industry

In a predominantly male industry, it’s not common to see female truck drivers. However, there are more women drivers then you would think. In the United States, there are more than 200,000 women in the trucking industry. In fact, the amount…

Benefits of working for TransWood

In the transportation industry, is not uncommon to hear the negative side effects of being a truck driver. However, for most truck drivers it’s a job that pays well and puts food on the table. On average, truck drivers make around $73,349…

What new truck drivers need to know about trucking

Being a new truck driver can be scary for rookies on the road. Especially, when drivers are unfamiliar with their surroundings and unsure of their basic training. Truck drivers have a lot of pressure on them to watch out for civilian drivers…