Should You Be a Team? Recently, I met someone interested in team driving. She had a potential partner lined up, but that arrangement fell through. Now she's searching again, open to either a male or female co-driver. This isn't about helping her find someone-it's about encouraging you to think carefully before deciding if team driving is right for you. Driving as a team can sound appealing. More miles, potentially higher income, and the ability to keep the truck moving almost...

"Nothing But Net" Revisited Nearly a year ago I wrote an article about the net in the sleeper and the importance of using it when the truck is moving. Our friends who I referred to in the previous article have suffered lasting physical injuries that are preventing them from driving again. The financial strain of ongoing medical care has still not been resolved. Another couple experienced an accident of their own. In their case, a car was traveling the wrong way in their lane....

Life on the road as a commercial driver comes with its own unique pressures. Tight delivery windows, traffic delays, unpredictable weather, and long hours behind the wheel can all take a toll. Add in the constant stream of news and the uncertainty of the world around us, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The truth is, we all carry responsibilities, goals, and personal challenges-and sometimes it feels like those pressures never let up. But there's a powerful mindset shift th...

Commercial truck drivers spend a significant portion of their careers not only driving, but also waiting-waiting for dispatch, waiting during mandatory breaks, waiting while freight is being loaded or unloaded, or waiting between loads. While downtime can sometimes feel unproductive, it can actually become one of the most valuable parts of a driver's schedule if used properly. Learning how to manage downtime effectively can improve health, finances, organization, and overall ...