Hands Free Cell Phones With the introduction of new state laws that ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving, many people have adopted hands free devices. These devices fit snugly in the ear or attach to your vehicle and allow the driver to carry on a normal conversation while operating a car. While many people think that using a hands free device is a safe way to make and receive calls while...
As you may (or may not) know, Big City Driver) has been offering Free CDL Tests online since 2000. But, these days, with all the new technology, an update was in order. For example, I really like the Practice Questions. Instead of taking a...
I thought I saw (or heard) it all, until I found this study on road rage excuses. Yes, I’m guilty of coming up with an excuse or two over the years myself, but this is ridiculous. And the sad part is- it’s all true!...
Us truckers always like to complain about the four-wheelers, and usually for good reasons. But, did you ever wonder what the four-wheelers think about the trucks? Or, as they...
Do you want to have a safety meeting that really makes a difference? Then you have to change people’s minds. Most people don’t give city driving a whole lot...
On a damp, foggy day, an old truck driver pulled into a huge distribution center. He had never seen this particular place before, but he had seen its kind...
Anyone who has read my past articles knows- I am the quintessential job-hopper. During the ten years I wrote for Ten-Four Magazine, I went through about as many jobs....
After trucking for 30 years, and being an owner operator for the last 7, I have come to one conclusion: There is only one way to go, and that...
Have you heard the one about the trucker who got hijacked? Well, let me tell you – it wasn’t funny. Truck cargo theft and hijacking is on the rise,...