In transportation, honesty is a door that swings both ways. Not only are drivers seeking employment expecting a straight-up recruiter to give them the scoop on what to anticipate with a potential company. But to be fair, there is a certain level of honesty that recruiters require out of potential driving candidates as well. And as long as we’re being honest here, both sides could certainly learn a thing or two from the other. Don’t Tell Me What I Want To Hear A recruiter ...

As 2024 swings into full gear, a lot of folks start the dawning of a new year by making resolutions or setting goals for the days, weeks, and months ahead. For professional drivers, it might be a good idea to kick the new year off right by setting some goals in terms of daily routines to change, update, or follow. Over the last three years or so many companies and carriers have been dealing with, and attempting to manage, a very uncommon situation within the trucking industry...

About a year ago, I decided to add a gasoline generator and auxiliary fuel tank to my truck for my 120v power needs in the sleeper....

From all of us at ExpeditersOnline.com and the On Time Media family, we wish you a most prosperous and joyful 2024. Cheers to a fresh start and a year full of exciting possibilities! ...

Rounding out 2023 and pressing on into 2024, it seems as good a time as any to evaluate some seemingly basic truck care necessities. Specifically, taking proper care of your tires. Especially as we hit the coldest and snowiest months of the season, it’s a smart idea to be properly prepared for what weather comes your way. Commercial truck drivers, by regulatory standards, are required to physically inspect their tires at the beginning and end of a driving shift. Not only t...

If you own a newer truck and like to do some or most of your own maintenance, you should consider the OTR Performance Diagnostics Tool an essential part of your toolbox....

Small trucking businesses and owner-operators can face significant challenges when their trucks are damaged in accidents. While regular people often get rental help from insurance, it's not the same for businesses with big trucks. This means truckers have to figure out how to get temporary trucks on their own, and it can be tough and costly. Renting Trucks is a Struggle There are several reasons why it's hard for a truck owner to rent a replacement. Contracts with trucking co...

From the team at ExpeditersOnline.com, we’d like to take a few moments to pause and reflect on how the years may seem to endlessly advance but the base formula for expedited gift shopping and giving remains unchanged. During the holidays, many in the truck driving community that we love and hold dear are busy working to help maintain an economy that is largely based on buying and selling. Most folks don’t typically consider much beyond the customary exchanging of funds in...

For decades now, the Barbie doll has been a symbol of female empowerment for young girls all over the world, demonstrating through various professions that they can aspire to be anything they set their minds to. Barbie has undoubtedly been an inspiration for generations and will surely continue to be just that as the years roll on. However, one crucial profession Barbie has yet to explore is that of the wonderful world of truck driving. Recognizing that women certainly play a...

Claudius Ptolemy was an astronomer, mathematician, and geographer who lived during the 2nd century. He is known for convincing everyone at the time that the Earth was the center of the Universe and the Sun and all planets revolved around our little blue planet. His geocentric (Earth-centered) theory was so well received and believed that it stood for centuries as fact....