Balancing work life and real can be a challenge today. A lot of people seem to feel overwhelmed with work; from working too much to being under-appreciated, and everything in between. It’s hard to remember that you shouldn’t just be working for a paycheck. Your work should be something meaningful, or at the very least, …
There are so many great meals you can make on your truck with an Instant Pot. We are by no means endorsing Instant Pot, but we know that ease of use and quick meals are something all truckers could find beneficial. Using an Instant Pot or a Crock Pot (Here’s a link to one of …
Back in June I wrote a blog about how to overcome failure (You can read it here: www.globaltransportinc.com/blog/post/turning-lemons-into-gold). Since then, I have seen a lot of people talk about how failure is a good thing. Several celebrities and self made millionaires have been posting blogs and using social media to talk about how they love failure …
There are a lot of new drivers on the road, and a lot of experienced drivers out there; and both groups could benefit from these 7 tips that we’re going to share with you. These are tips about driving and your health on the road. Please let us know if we missed a big tip, …
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Most drivers have a slow cooker in their cabs. If you don’t you may want to think about investing in one. We posted about slow cookers in this blog from a few months ago: http://www.globaltransportinc.com/blog/post/simple-cooking-simply-awesome With the cold weather upon us, we figured we’d share one of our favorite recipes for beef stew that you can cook …
This month of December is always extra tumultuous in the trucking business. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are always a challenge. More freight to move. Shorter times to do it. Fewer drivers wanting to be away from home. This year we’ve added a significant new set of regulations that has everyone scrambling to find a …
For most people, they just assume they’ll get the holidays off to spend time with their family. For truckers, they have to make the deliveries as the shippers require. If you’re an OTR trucker, your schedule is at the mercy of other people. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your holidays. Here are some tips …
As an OTR driver, or even a city driver that works long hours, it can be hard to stay connected with your family. Luckily, there are a ton of free apps that will make sure you can stay connected to your loved ones and not miss out on all of the important moments. If you …
Insurance Scammers are Awesome! (New 2017) Dash Cam insurance scams, incredible compilation! Auto insurance scams are more common than you might think. This is why russians and asians need dashcams in cars. There are people that try and scam, but unfortunately for some it doesn’t go according to plan. If you become a victim of …
Did you know that over 40% of OTR drivers have pets that ride with them? There are quite a few benefits to having a dog or a cat with you on long trips, but the most important benefit is that you’re more likely to stay alert because you have another living being that you’re responsible …