If you were to ask any truck driver what is the scariest scenario they could ever imagine experiencing, most of them would say losing control of their rig as it slides into a jackknife position. Drivers who have years of experience follow these proven tips to bring their rig out of a slide that might… Read more »
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Safety Rules For Mountain Driving
At DriverSource, we know that driving in mountainous terrain can be intimidating for even the most seasoned driver. The steep grades, alone, require downgrading gears and adjusting speeds. Throw in the hazards associated with the high elevation, such as ice and snow, and you have the makings of a true ‘white-knuckling’ experience! We hire experienced… Read more »
Rules All “Professional “Truck Drivers Follow
At DriverSource, we’ve hired thousands of CDL drivers in our nearly twenty years of being in business. While many of them initially learned their trade through driving schools, we know it takes actual driving experience to become true “professionals”. https://www.driversource.net/ Years of on-the-road experiences provide any “seasoned” truck driver invaluable lessons that teach them how… Read more »
Minimizing Mental Health Problems – Important Steps for Truckers to Follow
Mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood. Such conditions may affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function each day. For trucking, factors common to long-haul trucking can be the source of mental health-related issues for some drivers. These include such things as financial worries, a lack of social… Read more »
2019 DriverSource ELiTE
North East Region Operations would like to Congratulate the following drivers for their nomination and selection for the 2019 DriverSource ELiTE. Each represents professionalism, and dedication to safety & service. It’s our honor to recognize your outstanding achievements. Congratulations. January – Michael Rains February – Don White March – Leslie… Read more »
December 2019 Driver of the Month
“Zach Hunter is our December 2019 Driver of the Month. Zach started with DriverSource in August 2019, and since then, he has been one of our top casual drivers. He is available to us 2-3 days/week depending on his full time job. The feedback we get from customers has always been positive and some… Read more »
Technology Advances in Truck Tires
While truck manufacturers are steadily introducing technical advances in cabs and trailers, tire makers are using new technologies to improve truck tires. These improvements are bringing increased efficiencies and safety to the trucking industry: Lower Rolling Resistance Means Better Fuel-Efficiency In trucking, especially in the long haul segment, fuel efficiency is more important than ever.… Read more »
Asset Management – The Growth of Trailer Tracking
As technology applications grow in the industry, trucking companies are reaping new benefits related to the asset management data they can capture. While the driver and the cab have long been the focus of asset management, fleet operators are starting to realize the value of more detailed tracking options regarding trailers and their cargo. Internet-connected… Read more »
The UBERization of the Trucking Industry
In the nearly two decades we’ve been in business, DriverSource has seen many positive changes in the trucking industry. Technological innovations have made trucking cheaper, more productive and faster. Improvements in multimodal transportation, using a combination of air, rail, and road transport, have also had a positive effect on trucking practices. But, none of these… Read more »
Trucking’s Transformation – Are We Entering Its Golden Age?
Over the last fifty years, trucking has seen vast improvements in technology. These improvements reflected the truck manufacturers’ focus on new technologies that brought increasingly superior products to fleets and owners. At DriverSource, we have seen new features introduced that brought advanced powertrains, improved safety systems, and more comfort and convenience in truck cabs. These… Read more »