Seven ways to rev up your energy levels
In the August edition of The Trucker, I promised to walk you through seven steps that will help boost your energy levels. As a bonus,
Perspective
Leon Everette rode ‘Hurricane’ to fame
Leon Everette may have grown up in Queens, New York, but his South Carolina roots were pure country. During his childhood, Everette didn’t aspire to
Yoga stretches and poses can help drivers stay fit and healthy
Truck drivers need to be physically fit to handle the challenges of their job. In fact, physical fitness is essential if you want to be
Does your ‘full coverage’ insurance have you fully covered?
By Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department OOIDA truck insurance agents get calls every day from drivers who are asking for full coverage. Once the
We can (and should) wear white after Labor Day
Welcome to September, and happy Labor Day! Sept. 23 is the first day of fall, promising a cooldown from summer heat. How many of you
What do AI, traffic cameras and privacy have to do with trucking?
So, an AI program, a traffic camera and a truck driver walk into a bar…. Ok, so maybe I don’t know a joke about these
Teamsters add their heft to dozens of Amazon truck drivers picketing around the country
NEW YORK — The Teamsters flexed their muscles during contract negotiations with UPS last month, securing pay hikes for drivers and scoring other wins. But
David Frizzell, brother of superstar Lefty Frizzell, carved his own path to the top of the charts
If your last name is Frizzell, you may or not be country music royalty. But if your last name is Frizzell AND your brother’s name
Is your body running low on fuel? Rev up your energy levels!
Revving up your energy level requires more than just giving yourself a pep talk: You need an action plan! Start by listing ways to reduce
Check out these 10 benefits of workouts for truckers
We’ve talked a lot about trucking fitness and different truck driver workouts over the road, but now it’s time to address why workouts are important.
Choosing truck insurance based strictly on price could cost you more
By Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department It is easy to focus on the price of your insurance and let that guide your decision-making process
Clear the static and tune your ‘radio’ to the word of God
How many of you have heard the song “Turn Your Radio On” by Skeeter Davis? Or “Dust on the Bible” by Kitty Wells? I guess
Welcome to the United States of California
One of the fun things (read “challenges”) about writing these columns is trying to figure out something that is timely and that is also of
Take time to appreciate the true price of freedom this Fourth of July
It’s already July — wow! We have reached the time when vacationing is on everyone’s mind. Going places, doing things, enjoying family time and just
A strong core equals good balance
When we hear talk about core exercises most of us think of carving out six-pack abs. Although core exercises can certainly improve the look of
What type of insurance do you need?
By Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department Question: What kind of insurance do I need? Answer: Let’s talk about the “what” part of buying truck
Try these simple exercises to help stay healthy on the road
It’s no secret that truck drivers struggle with their health, particularly their weight. And when it comes to living over the road, maintaining a typically
Country singer/songwriter Ed Bruce immortalized parking lots back in the ’80s
Parking is still a hot issue in the trucking world, and the lack of it creates headaches for most every truck driver at some point.
Can the us government impose sanctions against private individuals?
Attorney Brad Klepper is busy helping drivers solve their legal woes this month. We hope you enjoy this “rerun,” which originally appeared in the May
Meet day-to-day challenges through physical, mental preparation
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier