BigRoad was recently in Orlando, Florida for the 25th Annual North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC)! This annual event recognizes and awards commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspector excellence. Here’s a recap of what took place this year.
Autonomous trucks are progressing quickly. More accurately though, autonomous vehicle technology is progressing quickly. These technological advances will have a positive impact on the trucking industry, which employs more than 2.5 million truckers, by giving drivers tools to make their jobs easier.
Being a trucker is hard work! Being on the road gets tiring, and you deserve a little break! What if I told you, you don’t have to go far off the beaten track to find a great place to eat, or even relax? You may have driven right through these states and not even known what they have to offer!Read More »Top 10 Attractions To See Along I-70
With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate five months away, it’s time to start thinking about your options when it comes to ELD mandate compliance. By December 18th, 2017, anyone that is currently required to keep record of duty status (RODS) must be running a compliance solution. Time is running out and it’s a good idea to find what solution best fits your needs.
It’s summer, and that means it’s the season of jamborees, truck shows, and fundraisers. Truckers will come out to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones all across the country this summer. Here are some events you don’t want to miss!
When you spend as much time on the road as a trucker, you have the opportunity to really see and appreciate how beautiful the American heartland is. This Fourth of July, whether you are spending your day on the road, or you’re spending time with your family, enjoy this playlist of seven classic American trucking songs.
Staying healthy can be an uphill battle, especially when your job consists of sitting in a truck for 12 hours or more per day. Many truckers are on the road for weeks at a time and they just don’t have the luxury of going to a gym on a regular basis. Staying fit shouldn’t have to be hard.
The long weekend is here! You’re probably on your way back home, excited to spend some time off the road. While you’re busy planning your Canada Day or Independance Day long weekends, cargo thieves are busy planning their next heist. SensiGuard, formerly known as FreightWatch, has issued a warning to drivers and fleets about the elevated cargo theft risk this weekend.
Read More »Cargo Theft Prevention – Tips for Long Weekend Safety
After a long, hard day on the road, truck drivers can pull in to one of the thousands of places along the road for the night to get some rest and relax. However, they cannot just stop anywhere – big trucks need to be able to maneuver safely and have enough room to park. And this is where the story of the truck stop begins.
