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Blogs To Follow

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the trucking industry is constantly changing. Regulations are introduced and updated, new products are always being launched, and truckers need to stay on top of their own health and well-being. With so much information out there, it is vital that truckers have reliable sources that can provide them with news and updates quickly and accurately.

To help, we have compiled a list of our top go-to resources for trucking industry news and information. We have boiled them down to podcasts, blogs, mobile apps, and online newsletters — all easy-to-digest formats you can easily access during your hard-earned breaks.

And do not forget to check out the news section of NextranUSA.com the next time you are looking for a new truck for your fleet. Our staff offers the latest news on the trucking industry, from tips to training to new product launches.

NOWADAYS, BEST TRUCKING INDUSTRY PODCASTS

Beyond The Rig

If you are looking for a podcast about all things trucking, then make sure to tune in to Beyond the Rig. Hosted by Linda Dominy and Will Phipps, this podcast features industry news, tales by real drivers from the road, weekly guest speakers, and lots more. Recent episodes include the “Do’s and Dont’s of a Successful Owner Operator Trucker,” “Transitioning from Army to Truck Driver,” and “How to Survive Hurricanes, Heartbreaks & Gunshots.” Find links to all the various ways to listen to the Beyond the Rig podcast on their Facebook page, Facebook.com/BeyondTheRig

Keeping You In The Know

Armed with important up-to-date info (and 25 dealerships across the Southeast, Midwest and West), it is our aim to help keep you and your business rolling.

Apps To Download Now

Hammer

Hammer is a completely free truck GPS navigation app, which means you will not be annoyed by any ads. The app features turn-by-turn navigation specially designed for trucks, offl ine truck maps, weigh station alerts, and trip planning tools such as truck parking and truck stop amenities. You can also access routes specifically tailored to your truck’s weight, dimensions, load, and number of trailers. Hammer is available for both Apple and Android devices — download it now at HammerApp.com

Weigh My Truck

We all know truck weighing can be a hassle. The Weigh My Truck mobile app from the CAT Scale Company helps to make it a little easier by allowing you to

If you want the latest information on trailers and truck bodies, then make sure to subscribe to the magazine and newsletter for HDT Heavy Duty Trucking. HDT offers a variety of e-newsletters to choose from, including headline news, top news, equipment reports, fuel information, and technology updates. And you can also receive a free subscription to HDT’s four-color glossy monthly magazine, which can also be accessed and read online. And for even more current news, HDT offers a variety of blogs on its site, including Trailer Talk, Truck Tech, and Passing Zone, that discuss the latest coming out of Washington, DC affecting the trucking industry. Access it all at TruckingInfo.com

Online Newsletters Worth Subscribing To Roadmaster Drivers School

If you’re looking for a blog that covers just about every aspect of the trucking industry imaginable, then you will want to read Smart Trucking, available at Smart-Trucking. com. With the goal of “helping truckers survive and thrive,” this blog features tips and information from two industry veterans with a combined 75 years of trucking experience. This blog covers every category in the trucking world, from driver training programs for those looking to get started to legal advice and learning how to become an owner-operator. And the blog was rated #1 by Feedspot for the top 100 trucking blogs and websites in 2021.

Overdrive

More than 135,000 truck owners and operators subscribe to the Overdrive newsletter for the latest news and updates on the trucking industry. Known as “the voice of the American trucker,” Overdrive offers in-depth reporting on every aspect of the trucking industry, including business, regulations, equipment, gear, and even tips and stories centered on the trucker life. Subscribe for free on OverdriveOnline.com.

Are you new to the trucking industry, or maybe you know someone interested in becoming a truck driver? In both situations, chances are good that you have lots of questions that need answering. Roadmaster Drivers School helps to provide answers to common questions about the trucking industry and much more with its blog located at Roadmaster. com/blog. From the basics on how to become a truck driver to tips on getting and keeping your CDL license, this blog is a must-read for those considering entering the industry and those who have just arrived.