http://bigriginfo.com A blog full of content on truck-driving Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:15:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Tuesday (8/26), a truck crashed into a McDonalds just off of I-20. Two employees were injured, though not critically. The truck driver wasn't inside the truck at the time of the accident. He was actually filling up when it happened. Police suspect that he either didn't set the brakes ... http://bigriginfo.com/braking-woes Many truck drivers don't have the right etiquette for filling up--especially local truck driving jobs. I came across this page that details some of the expected and respectful rules when filling up. Read it here. http://bigriginfo.com/etiquette The trucking industry can be pretty competitive. Companies are constantly going head to head to sign on the best, qualified drivers. What that means for us truckers is that because the competition is so vigorous, it is our advantage. Companies will pay more than normal because they are in desperate ... http://bigriginfo.com/one-of-the-best-in-the-biz The trucking industry just keeps getting bigger and bigger. The entire nation is dependent on us truckers because the majority of things they buy in the stores comes from us. The trucking industry is going so well, actually, that many companies are adding additional services specific to their local areas ... http://bigriginfo.com/more-trucking-info If you're currently in the market for a new cdl driver job, you're in luck. Right now, there is a shortage of qualified truckers, and trucking agencies are increasing their wages to recruit top drivers. Despite the economy that seems to be up and down, there has never been a ... http://bigriginfo.com/looking-for-a-cdl-driver-job It's amazing how in-demand truck drivers are these days. Usually there are shortages for employment options like this. From an economic standpoint, the demand is so high, and the supply is so low, that trucking companies are going to have to budge soon. That means they'll have to pay better, ... http://bigriginfo.com/demand-for-truckers Even if other people don't do it, it is courteous to get on your line and wait for him to move to his line when passing another driver. This stops some of the turbulence of passing. Many trucks have been sucked together if they don't do this, even causing truck ... http://bigriginfo.com/tips-on-passing Many drivers flash another driver after he or she passes. Some drivers use their brights to flash instead of turning off their lights. Don't flash at all. If a driver is blinded and gets in an accident because your brights, you are at fault. http://bigriginfo.com/dont-flash-your-brights For new truckers looking for truck driving jobs, be careful when dealing with recruiters. They will promise you the best of everything. They are paid to be savvy trying to get you in their door. If they are promising you the world, be careful because they are spending too much ... http://bigriginfo.com/company-recruiters Swift Trucking is the third largest trucking company in the nation. They have over 20,000 drivers, but are actively looking for more. Swift trucking jobs can provide you with a 401K and a benefits package. If you meet the age and other requirements, you can begin training for a truck driving ... http://bigriginfo.com/jobs-with-a-large-trucking-company