http://bigriginfo.com A blog full of content on truck-driving Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:33:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The cost of fuel is often one of the biggest expenses trucking companies and owner operators incur. And with the cost of fuel steadily rising, truckers across the country are looking for ways to save more and use less. Whether you’re a OTR driver or short-haul trucker, here’s how you ... http://bigriginfo.com/how-truckers-can-maximize-fuel-efficiency The use of on-board computers in commercial trucks has become a hot debate as safety advocates push legislation that would essentially outlaw them.  However, many in the trucking industry claim the devices can be used safely and pose much less of a risk as cell phones and other similar gadgets. Truck ... http://bigriginfo.com/computers-in-cabs-dangerous-or-necessary 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