Trucker Lifestyle

According to two longtime refrigerated drivers at Knight Transportation, it’s this: great drivers aren’t born — they become students of the road.

Ever since Electronic Logging Devices (ELD's) came out years ago, there have been a lot of rumors, myths, and misinformation. There's no doubt that this is a big change in the trucking industry, but having all the facts is the first step in being prepared. 

Knight Transportation leads transportation industry in early adoption of Federal ELD compliance mandate or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration electronic logging device rule.

Every job has its risks and dangers, and for truckers sitting still may be the greatest risk that is faced. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found truckers were twice as likely to be obese than the rest of the nation's population. A lot of this is due to sitting still and poor eating habits. Truckers often eat on the road, and there is probably the temptation to eat when not even hungry while driving. We offer up health information and weightlifting on the road tips:

Truck drivers face strict regulations limiting the number of hours they work in a day. Consequently, many focus on delivering the shipments on time that they forget about their health. The nature of the job is also not forgiving, because being behind the wheel means living a sedentary lifestyle. Diets for truck drivers can suffer.

Over the road truck driving jobs lets you see the world through your windshield. Yet it also means that you are sleeping, eating and relaxing in your big rig. As a result, truck driver fitness often takes a backseat. It becomes all too easy to slip into the bed sleeper after a long day of driving with some truck stop takeout for dinner. If this sounds like you, then consider these steps on how truck drivers stay fit on the road.

Making your living as an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver can be a great way to see the country. Imagine enjoying the scenery alongside the freeways across the great expanse that is this beautiful nation. Of course, as with any job, this too has its risks. Keeping a healthy lifestyle over the road can be challenging.

After the craziness of the pandemic, the importance of essential workers like truck drivers has never been more valued. Truckers are the backbone of America’s economy and having them successfully transport needed goods kept the country moving. Now that most of America is back to work, and your value as a truck driving professional has been cemented, you might be looking to expand your truck driving career and become a refrigerated freight truck driver. Interestingly enough, with the increased need for medicines, frozen goods, and more, nationwide the demand for refrigerated freight hauling has never been greater.

When our men and women in military service end their active duty status and return to civilian life, they can face many challenges related to integrating back into society. Thankfully, according to an interview with David Valdivia, who himself is a veteran and who now works to help veterans transition from active duty into the transportation industry as a driving recruiter, “the camaraderie at Knight Transportation, and the way that is set up in terms of structure is very similar to the military, which is often comforting for those who are just coming out of active service.”

Mike Sanford, a Ports Truck Driver for Knight Transportation opens up about his truck driving career.

Are you a new truck driver who just finished CDL school and training? Congratulations on earning your Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)! Now that you have achieved this significant milestone, it's time to explore the diverse opportunities the trucking industry has to offer. One of the most common and versatile segments is dry van trucking.

Driving a truck at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving is extremely dangerous, especially when dealing with difficult road conditions.