The Freight X Blog
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What to Do When Your Trucking Company Leaves You Stranded
Whether your trucking company went bankrupt or your truck broke down and they’re not sending you help, we have some advice on what to do going forward when you’re stranded far from home.
The Ultimate List of Trucking Industry Terms
If you have no clue what pups are (not the canine kind!), or you’re lost when someone mentions IFTA or FMCSA, this is your ultimate list of trucking industry terms.
5 Key Reasons Truck Drivers Switch Trucking Companies
Truck drivers are constantly leaving one trucking company for another, but why? Here are the 5 key reasons we’ve found, from higher pay to unkept promises.
Why Becoming a Freight Agent Is the Best Way to Grow a Small Fleet
To bring your operating costs way down – and get tons of extra benefits that you and your drivers will love – consider partnering with a larger trucking company as a freight agent.
Truck Drivers Have a Bad Reputation: Here’s How to Fix It
Truck drivers are the nameless, faceless workers that keep the United States of America going. So, why do truck drivers have a bad reputation, and secondly, what can we do to fix it?
How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for the 2019 International Roadcheck Safety Blitz
From June 4-6, 2019, truck drivers across the country will be subject to the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck, which is commonly referred to as the safety blitz. Each year, the CVSA publishes the focus of the blitz, and this year,...
7 Ways to Avoid Getting Screwed Over on a Lease Purchase Agreement
In order to save you from getting burned by a bad lease-purchase agreement, I’ve come up with 7 of the most common things you should avoid in a lease-purchase contract.
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[Case Study] Becoming A Truck Driver as a Retired Police Officer
Learn more about why becoming a truck driver is one of the best decisions this former policeman ever made.
How to Stay in Shape as an Over the Road Truck Driver
I’m 62 years old and can leg press 585 pounds and bench press 300 pounds. I’m proof that you can be a truck driver and still be in great shape.
13 Reasons Why You Should Become a Truck Driver
Whether you’re interested in the high earning potential or you want to experience the beauty of our country’s landscape (while getting paid), we have 13 reasons why you should consider getting your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).