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Freezing temperatures bring about unique challenges within the truck driving industry. Dangerous road conditions, unexpected weather that causes delays and even frozen freight can all be a result of hauling freight in freezing temperatures. Thankfully, by hauling refrigerated freight trucks, you can negate many of these problems and ensure you get your freight delivered in good condition.

Knight Transportation prides itself on being a carrier, leading the industry to reduce its environmental footprint and improve drivers' safety and working conditions. The following are excerpts from the Knight-Swift Sustainability Report 2020 demonstrating our environmental and workforce commitments.

Truckers work very long hours and spend a lot of time sitting. You do have to pay attention to the road, there may still be hours of nothing but Interstate to see, and not much to pay attention to. While long haul truckers do need to pay attention, they may need distractions to stay awake or to help them focus on the things that matter. It is important to find ways to pass the time on long hauls and deal with the boredom of hours and hours of driving without a stop.

No one wants to pay overweight truck fines, but they are hard to avoid at times. As the driver, you may or may not know the weight, and the shipper may be trying to sneak a little more onboard. Even so, you will be held accountable, and the violation could go on your driving record if you are caught driving an overweight truck.

Knight Transportation acknowledges and appreciates our U.S. Military service members' sacrifices to protect our freedom and families. Finding employment while serving and after serving in the armed forces can be challenging. We seek to provide Veterans and active military service members a transportation career offering flexible schedules and consistent income. Many Veterans start a trucking career with Knight Transportation and enjoy mission-focused work, flexible schedules, and competitive pay. Is it time for you to join our Fleet of Heroes?

The cab of a truck is more than just the space inside a vehicle for long-haul truckers. Long hours behind the wheel, and days far from your home, means that you may be spending more time in your truck than anywhere else. It is a home in a sense to a lot of truckers, so why not make it feel like home as well. Making it more comfortable and appealing can take some of the monotony out of long road trips, and if you are more comfortable you will be able to rest more efficiently.

A truck driving career is a great way to see the country and make money at the same time. It is also a career choice that is growing by leaps and bounds, especially in the Southwest. You may be surprised to know there are top truck driving schools in Arizona.

In 2015, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a new Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate to be implemented by the end of 2017. The new mandate has obviously come with a host of questions as it relates to how the mandate will change the trucking industry. The following are answers to the seven most common questions relating to the ELD mandate:

By the amount of technology embraced by today’s truck drivers, life on the open road is anything but old school. Truck drivers are utilizing handy, helpful smartphone apps to aid them in accessing critical information and accomplishing essential tasks on long- haul trips. Here are the nine best apps for truck drivers for today’s modern trucker.

Winter weather and slick, snowy surfaces don’t exactly mesh well with big-rig trucks. Thankfully, as a driver, you can install snow chains on your tires to give you much-needed stability and grip on slick roads.

Read on to learn more about distracted truck driving definitions and facts.

One of the most challenging elements of truck driving is learning to successfully maneuver a trailer and be able to back up without great difficulty. Be patient with yourself if you can relate to this issue, as this can be difficult for both veterans and novice drivers. Thankfully, there are some tried-and-true tips you can keep in mind to at least make the process a bit easier: