- Scholarship Resource with $18k+ in Awards
2015-04-22
A few weeks ago we announced $199.950 in scholarship opportunities from TruckerToTrucker.com for both College and Truck Driving School. Today's announcement is even more exciting, as we've put together a resource that lists over $18,000 (and growing) in annual scholarships, awards, and grants for transportation professionals and their families.
- New App From BF Goodrich Makes It Easy for Truckers
2015-04-16
When a tire blowout ruins your day on the road, wouldn't it be nice if you could just press a button and fix everything? That's the idea behind the truck tire locator app from BFGoodrich. The app does plenty more than just find commercial truck tires, too. You can search for towing, tire inspections, oil & lube, and other kinds of service centers nearby.
- How to Make Holidays on the Road Special for Your Family
2014-12-09
While many people are able to unwind with family and friends during the holidays, it can be one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for truck drivers. Customers are counting on you to make deliveries in time for Christmas sales. The weather tends to be awful at the same time with winter storms causing unexpected delays and numerous road closings. There are still things you can do to create cherished memories and even start holiday traditions that you and your family look forward to each year.
- Managing Your Cellphone Data on a Long Haul
2014-10-16
Many truck drivers remember a time when their communication with the family was limited to pay phones that were frequently out of order or being used by someone else when you were lucky enough to find one and have a few minutes of down-time to use it. These days, it is difficult for any of us to imagine life without Wi-Fi and our cellphones. Along with the convenience, comes high cost and a potentially overwhelming array of choices.
- Bluetooth Truckers: Got Your Ears On?
2012-03-29
The U.S. Department of Transportation's new ban on handheld cell phones for commercial truck and bus drivers that went into effect on January 3, 2012 for all interstate travel, extending to holding, dialing and reaching for cell phones while driving has stirred some opposition.
- How to Sell More Semi Trailers This Year
2012-01-12
If you are a semi trailer dealer and are interested in selling more semi trailers in 2012, there are many things that you can do to improve sales. By following the steps outlined in this article, including but not limited to writing a compelling and excellent advertisement, taking photographs and using a toll free service like Kall 8, you will be on your way to improving sales of your semi trailers in 2012.
- CMV Drivers Don't' Touch That Cell Phone Before Reading This
2011-12-21
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's, FMCSA, "Drivers of CMVs: Restricting the Use of [Handheld] Cellular Phones" ruling will be put into effect starting January 3, 2012.
- Think About Your Ads and Get a Toll Free Number with Kall8
2011-02-05
Maximize Sales and Inquiries with Kall8 Toll Free Calling from $2 per month If you are waiting for the phone to ring but aren't getting the response to your marketing you thought you might, the answer is because you're not offering a toll free calling service. The issue with offering a tool free service is cost – you pay for the calls – but Kall8 provides a low cost alternative to help your business really rake in the benefits – paying customers!