I travel a lot on business. The company I work for has many different branches throughout the US. Although I would rather not mention the company or my title, I will say that I am pretty far up the corporate ladder. With my job comes the dreaded travel from one branch to the next. Sometimes I am able to drive, but other times I have to fly. I never pay much attention to my vehicle. I get the general maintenance done at a nearby garage, but I’m not much of a handyman myself. I can pretty much fill the gas tank and turn the thing on. Any more than that and I’m in way over my head. When I travel by car for work I will generally have the car looked at if I haven’t had it in the shop in awhile. When I fly I park my car at the airport; that way I know I have a ride home regardless of the time my flight lands. I don't care to use taxi cabs or busses because I'm normally on some confrence call.
Have you ever wondered how to install a complete mobile video system in a vehicle? In your Car, Semi-Truck, Motor Home or RV?
While creating a mobile video system is fairly simple for some of us, it’s not for everyone. Some folks will need to hire a professional to get the job done and there is nothing wrong with that. To make the job super simple a 12 volt tv with a built-in DVD player is the way to go. If you are in the market for a full vehicle system, installing a DVD capable car stereo / head unit should be the first step.
The health of our nation’s truck drivers has become a key issue recently. Truckers are required to pass a physical every two years in order to maintain their licenses, but these physicals over look some key health issues, such as obesity. Truckers spend majority of their time on the road, limiting the amount of time they have available to exercise. Lack of exercise coupled with the poor food choices of most truckers is creating a serious problem. Let’s face it; grabbing fast food or snack cakes is a lot easier than preparing a healthy meal.
There are many dangers for professional truckers; the most obvious being fatal crashes. Truckers have one of the most dangerous jobs, accounting for the highest number of highway fatalities. Truck drivers made number 9 on the list of jobs with the highest fatality rates in 2008 as posted by the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics). With the extreme risk that this job already provides, why add anymore risk?
Recently the topic of trucker’s health has been in the spotlight. With the fight against obesity running strong, more and more people are forced to face the choices they make at meal times. Truckers have
I used to do local truck driving. Recently I decided to take an OTR trucking job. I was ready for a change of scenery, but didn’t want to actually move. I figure this is the best solution for me. I realized that I would basically be living in my truck. What I didn’t take into consideration was the different climates I would be driving through. I’m from the south; born and raised in L.A. (that’s Lower Alabama). The weather is pretty nice all year round. It can get a little chilly during the winter months, but normally only at night. For one of my first long hauls I traveled north to Massachusetts towards the end of November. I knew it would be cold, I just didn’t realize how cold. I figured it was only the beginning of winter, how cold could it be?
