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Education and Knowledge = Trucking Success

Submitted by Timothy D. Brady on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 07:19

A great thing about the trucking industry is that it’s always in a state of change. So when times are difficult and freight is slow, that's the best time to catch up with innovative new ways to do business.

Win a year's supply of pork rinds and Duck Tape...seriously!

Submitted by Getloaded on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 16:18

To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in September, Rudolph Foods is hosting a "What's in Your Truck?" contest. And, yes, the grand prize really is a year's supply of pork rinds and Duck Tape, as well as $1,500 cash. Check it out!

The Healthy Trucker: Reducing Road Rage

Submitted by Buck Black on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:40

What causes road rage? Surprisingly, it's not anger! TruckerTherapy.com's Buck Black explores the causes of road rage and offers great tips for truckers to reduce their behind-the-wheel stress.

New updates for "old" Getloaded

Submitted by Getloaded on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 17:05

You spoke. We listened. Getloaded got better! Check out the latest technology updates to "old" Getloaded.

The Key to Trucking Success: It's the little things...

Submitted by Timothy D. Brady on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 10:33

To be a successful freight hauling professional, you’ve got to be in a constant state of adding value to the hauling services you provide your current customers.

It honestly doesn't take much, but it's your best protection from rate-gouging, bottom-feeding trucking companies – and even from the other value-driven freight haulers.

Ed Banning: In it for the long haul

Submitted by Getloaded on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 13:07

We'd like to give a big "Attaboy!" to Getloaded member Ed Banning, founder of Trinity Logistics. Earlier this month at the National Convention Antique Truck Show, Ed received a Golden Achievement award from the American Truck Historical Society for more than 50 years of service in the freight trucking industry.

How would Eisenhower plan a trucking campaign?

Submitted by Timothy D. Brady on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:03

Every time you sit down to plan any of your truck’s load pickups or deliveries, you’re actually planning a campaign. To maximize your trucking company's bottom line, I'm not saying you need to have a "this means war" mindset, but maybe it's time to ask, "What would Eisenhower do?"

Is the freight industry ready for 18-tweelers?

Submitted by Getloaded on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 09:44

What if you never had to worry about air pressure, blowouts, or swerving around a gator in the road ever again? If you haven't met already, we'd like to introduce you to the tweel.

You heard us. Tweel. Part tire. Part wheel. No air. All awesome…in theory.

The Getloaded Online Store is NOW OPEN!

Submitted by Getloaded on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 14:19

It's time to move freight in style! We're happy to announce that the official Getloaded Online Store is now open! So if you dig our style, our online store is the place to load up on all the gear you'll need to show off your Getloaded pride.

The Healthy Trucker: Stigma and Mental Health

Submitted by Buck Black on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 17:31

Can a trucker be macho and still turn to someone else to help deal with their problems?

Absolutely!

Buck Black of TruckerTherapy.com explains why there is no shame in getting something off your chest -- no matter how big or small! 

Finding your mother lode

Submitted by Timothy D. Brady on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:09

As a micro or small freight carrier, landing a massive freight hauling contract with a large manufacturer or a dedicated run for a mega retailer’s distribution center might seem like you’ve hit the gold mine, but it’s not necessarily the case.

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