The CB, or Citizens Band radio has been around since the 1940s. The wattage, licensing requirements and other characteristics have changed. Also, the amount of available channels has grown from 23 to 40. Even with modern technology, most truckers still have a CB radio in their truck. Although most truckers still own and maintain a … Read more
A dually certainly isn’t a requirement for hotshot trucking. Having used both, I highly recommend using a dually in most applications. Nearly every reason some hotshot truckers chose single rear wheels is based on false assumptions. This article is about helping you avoid the same mistakes.
When people find out I’ve been trucking for over 20 years, one of the first things they ask is how do truck drivers stay awake? The question is usually accompanied with comments about how sleepy they get after driving just an hour or two. There are several reasons truck drivers keep going, even when they’re … Read more
Hotshot truck loads aren’t hard to find, but the best ones require a little more focus and skill to find and book. Furthermore, it takes the commitment of a pro to haul for that same customer, over and over. Although you’re most likely finding most of your loads through a load board now, this certainly … Read more
Any type of fuel additive seems to draw a certain amount of skepticism. Some claim it’s all snake oil and not needed. The folks who engineer the diesel fuel are college-educated and know what they’re doing. Any money spent on additives is wasted money. This view is quite short-sided. It doesn’t consider the amount of … Read more
