The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report has highlighted the top issues faced by drivers. As always, driver safety is on the list. The trucking industry as a whole takes significant steps to reduce road accidents involving trucks. Are there truck drivers who can drive for decades without getting into […]
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Being an entrepreneur is definitely not for those who like comfort and a strict routine. Successful entrepreneurs have to face various challenges, experience failure at least once, and even more dreadfully, try new things. Read why entrepreneurs should be comfortable with getting out of their comfort zones to truly succeed: […]
Does it seem like no matter how early you rise, there’s never enough time in the day to do things you like? It’s not because days suddenly got shorter, it’s because most people are notorious time wasters. For some people, such as self-employed truck drivers, wasting precious time could have […]
In recent years, technology has dramatically changed the transportation industry. This trend has never been more observable than in the trucking industry. Tech innovations have affected everything from vehicle design to traffic coordination in the trucking industry. And these trends will only become more prominent in the coming decade. Truck […]
Inspiration is key to innovation. Inspiration is like lifeblood to entrepreneurs who want to get things done and go out there and disrupt. Most entrepreneurs start ventures highly inspired, but gradually lose their focus as everyday business tasks get in the way. There are, however, steps that committed entrepreneurs can […]
In June 2014, a fatal accident involving a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike found its way into tabloid headlines. The road accident had killed the noted writer James McNair and seriously injured the comedian Tracey Morgan. The culprit? A drowsy truck driver. Lack of sleep has been a huge […]
Focus is very important to all jobs. But for some jobs, such as being an independent truck driver, the focus could mean the difference between life and death. Owner-operators cannot afford to lose focus in the middle of the road. Independent drivers cannot lose focus on the road either, as […]
Self-driving or fully automated vehicles have become the newest frontier for tech. Already, vehicles that are at least partially automated are available to the general public. Many speculate that it is only a matter of time until fully automated vehicles hit the streets. Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are […]
Trucking tech usually involves innovations in vehicle machinery, autonomous driving, supply chain dynamics, and logistics. Rarely is trucking tech concerned with improving the lives of long-haul truckers who spend as much time arranging loads as driving for days. All that is about to change, at least somewhat, with HWY Pro, […]