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The Mentorship Journey: How Guiding Lights Illuminate Our Career Paths

by David Seewack on February 26, 2024

In a landscape where skilled professionals are in high demand, mentorship becomes a superpower. It's about accelerating learning curves, transferring knowledge, and preparing the next wave of industry leaders. For those willing to embrace mentorship, the opportunities for career advancement are as vast as the open road. read more

Category: General, Insights, Tips and Tricks, Trucking Stories

On the Road Grub: The Ultimate Guide to Top Restaurants with Truck Parking

by Findit Parts on February 16, 2024

Truckers, It's time to switch gears from the endless asphalt stretches and focus on a crucial aspect of every trucker's journey – refueling, and we're not just talking diesel. Welcome to a roadmap of America's best trucker-friendly eateries, where the parking is ample and the meals are hearty. We're guiding ... read more

Category: General, Restaurants for Truckers, Trucking

Top 7 Playlist For Truckers

by Findit Parts on February 6, 2024

FinditParts has put together some of the best songs for truckers that'll turn your cabin into a rolling concert. Whether you're into classic rock,  70’s country, groovy 80s music, or the best of hip-hop. Let's dive into these classic trucker songs that are sure to make every mile a bit more rockin'. read more

Category: General, Trucking

The Indispensable Role of Trucking in America's Economy and Society

by David Seewack on September 8, 2023

Trucking is not just an industry; it's the lifeblood of America. As we approach Truck Driver Appreciation Week, it's worth recognizing the monumental role that trucking plays in our economy and everyday lives. read more

Category: General, Trucking

The Importance of Training Parts Personnel

by David Seewack on February 9, 2023

Up-to-date skills drive up shop productivity, keep labor and parts costs in check, and hold downtime for service to a minimum. read more

Category: Efficient Practices, General

Expanding your horizons: Sell more truck parts using e-commerce

by David Seewack on August 13, 2020

This article first appeared in TPS on August 06, 2020. READ THE ORIGINAL THERE. The heavy-duty truck parts industry slowly has been warming up to e-commerce. It wasn’t long ago that parts providers feared Amazon was coming to siphon off sales and crash the business. Others in the industry felt ... read more

Category: General

How To Deal With Being Away From Home

by Ashley Thompson on June 7, 2018

Extended time away from home is a primary concern for a lot of truckers - it means long stretches of time away from loved ones, and a sudden shift in the lives of your family's day to day routine. For both parties, the one on the road and the one ... read more

Category: General

What Do You Look For In A Trucking Company?

by Ashley Thompson on May 24, 2018

You've decided to jump into trucking, and have your CDL all set to go. You're ready to start earning, and are eager to hit the road. There's just one question left to answer: what trucking company will you work for? When looking at trucking companies and comparing their businesses and ... read more

Category: General

America's Best Truck Stops For Truckers

by Ashley Thompson on April 26, 2018

As any seasoned highway hero will tell you, not all truck stops are created equal. While many will suffice for pit stop purposes, there are a few with amenities that make it feel like a little home away from home. Whether it's extra attractions like a museum or casino, or ... read more

Category: General