GalleryIt’s no secret, trucking driving is a very tough job and is considered a high-risk occupation. Truckers deal with long periods of isolation, substandard living conditions, lack of sleep, time pressure, and more.
All of […]
GalleryHow to Pay for Truck Driving School Training (Is It Worth It?)
One of the biggest concerns about becoming a truck driver is getting the commercial driver’s license (CDL). To get a CDL, you’ll need to attend a truck driving school, which can be incredibly expensive.
Before […]
GalleryHow to Celebrate The 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Truck driving is an incredibly difficult job that’s vital to sustaining our way of life. Truck drivers spend long and stressful hours on the road to deliver virtually all the country’s goods and resources.
As […]
GalleryDriver Amenities: Where to Eat, Clean & Rest When Driving in the Time of COVID-19
There have been several news reports in the last week on the
topic of driver amenities, more specifically, the lack of driver amenities available
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small amenities that made driving for hours at […]
GalleryThe Pros and Cons of Paid CDL Training for Drivers
The US driver shortage is a hot topic, with experts citing
that the shortage will double in the next 10 years as more drivers retire. The
American Trucking Association predicts that 160,000 driver positions will be
unfilled. […]
GalleryHappy Thanksgiving!!!! And a Gift Guide for Drivers
Happy
Thanksgiving from everyone here at UWT!
Along with getting all the
Thanksgiving food to the retail stores, truckers transport all those Black
Friday deals across the nation. Without them, there would be no Black Friday! Not […]
GalleryTime Management Tips for Truckers
Perishable transportation is
perhaps one of the most time sensitive industry segments that truckers can
operate in. A day late might mean spoiled product. We all know that time and
time management is key for truckers in […]
Gallery6 Ways to Celebrate This Year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is this
September 8-14th! Across the nation, many take time to honor the
drivers who do one of the most demanding jobs out there. In fact, it’s more
than a job, […]
The Impact of Modern Safety Systems on the Trucking Industry
Safety,
for truckers, whether you’re owner-operated or, a company driver is of
paramount importance.
Undoubtedly,
the trucking industry has experienced an abundance of changes. The truckers,
who have been around for twenty, even ten years will understand what we […]
Gallery10 Things You Didn’t Know About Freight Brokers (Until Now)
Freight Brokers, in case you didn’t know, are tasked with matching suppliers and couriers together, ensuring that goods get
from point A to point B in a fast, efficient, and cost-effective manner for all the […]
