Category: Trucker Lifestyle

October 8, 2024 123Loadboard

The Benefits of Factoring for Owner-Operators

Owner-operators in the trucking industry often face financial challenges, especially when it comes to managing cash flow and that’s where factoring can help. With expenses such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, and payroll to cover, waiting 30, 60, or even 90 days for customer payments can create financial strain. For small businesses, this gap in cash flow can hinder daily operations and long-term growth. Factoring offers an effective solution, providing immediate funds in exchange for outstanding invoices.
July 10, 2024 123Loadboard

Maximizing Income for Truck Drivers: Strategies and Tips

Truck driving is not just a job; it’s a livelihood that requires dedication, skill, and strategy for maximizing income and earnings. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just starting in the industry, there are several proven methods to increase your income and make the most out of your time on the road.
June 18, 2024 123Loadboard

Cooking on the Road: A Truck Driver’s Guide to Delicious Meals

Being a truck driver often means long hours on the road, miles away from home-cooked meals and the convenience of a kitchen. However, with a bit of creativity and preparation, it’s entirely possible to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals right from the comfort of your truck cab. Here’s a guide to cooking on the road as a truck driver…
November 13, 2023 123Loadboard

Surviving Long Haul Trucking: A Practical Guide to Making Trucking Life More Comfortable

Long haul trucking can be challenging, but a few simple tweaks to your routine can make a world of difference. Here, we’ll share some practical ways to make your trucking life more comfortable, ensuring you’re ready to tackle each haul with confidence.
September 20, 2022 123Loadboard

Burgers… Avoid This Unhealthy Option While On The Road

Do you have a route you look forward to because your favorite burger joint is along the way? Are burgers your go-to meal when you’re out on the road? Read more…
June 22, 2022 123Loadboard

Drugged Drivers: Hazardous Drugs, Medications, and Conditions That Put Drivers at Risk

As a truck driver, your job is governed by a wide range of rules. Many of these rules are designed to keep yourself and others on the road safe. It should be understood truckers and drugs just don’t mix, yet many truckers use drugs…
January 17, 2022 123Loadboard

Benefits of Becoming an Independent Owner Operator

Driving a truck offers many freedoms not found in any other job. However, you might find the hours, or distances don’t suit your lifestyle. An excellent option for truck drivers is considering becoming an independent owner-operator.
November 23, 2021 123Loadboard

Gun On Board. Should Truckers Be Packing?

The topic of truckers and guns has long posed debates – should you or shouldn’t you be packing? There are no federal laws that prevent you from carrying a gun in your truck, but is it something you can do in all states? This is an important question truck drivers should…
September 8, 2021 123Loadboard

A Lady’s Rig Is Safer – Women In Trucking Win at The Wheel

Male truck drivers might need to step aside for a new, safer breed of drivers: Women. Road safety is an ongoing issue for truck drivers, but women truck drivers seem to have a better handle on how to drive safely. Even the World Health Organization views “masculinity” as more hazardous on the road. So are women truck drivers really safer? Here we provide the answers based on a Women in Trucking (WCI) article.
July 28, 2021 123Loadboard

Traits of Good Truck Drivers. Do You Have the Skills to Succeed?

Being a professional truck driver is a big responsibility. You transport goods to people and businesses across North America, and sometimes the world. While driving may not seem like a difficult job, there are certain truck driver traits that are needed by professional drivers to…
June 14, 2021 123Loadboard

Truck Detention and the Disadvantages for Truckers

Those in transportation management dread the term truck detention. For drivers, it means lost driving hours, and for your company, it means late deliveries and angry clients. No matter your cargo, there is always a brief layover when a shipper unloads their inventory and reloads it onto your truck.
March 30, 2021 123Loadboard

Getting Off the Road: Why Truck Drivers Quit

With unheard-of growth for online shopping, truck drivers are in high demand. Unfortunately, as more truckers quit their jobs, the industry has a shortage of over 50,000 drivers. With salaries that can reach upwards of $80,000 annually and plenty of job openings, you would think more people would be looking at truck driving as an excellent opportunity. If this is the case, why are so many truckers…
February 25, 2021 123Loadboard

What to Expect from the Trucking Lifestyle in 2021

Trucking is one of the most demanding jobs in the current economy, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Having a clear understanding of the expectations of your role as a truck driver can give you the foundation you need for a successful career. Our team at 123Loadboard has significant experience in addressing questions about the trucking industry, and in this new post, we’ll explain what you can expect from the trucking lifestyle.
February 8, 2021 123Loadboard

How to maintain your mental health while trucking

The growing issue of dangerous driving requires you to take into consideration the impact of mentally unstable drivers on your own driving experience. Mental health challenges are particularly prominent within the trucking industry, where drivers spend the majority of their time…
December 29, 2020 123Loadboard

Truck Drivers, Minimize Your Covid-19 Risk

The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced new risks to truck drivers that can make your job more stressful. Due to Covid-19 spreading so easily, it’s important to understand how to minimize your risk. Here we review the steps you can take to keep you safe while trucking.
December 23, 2020 123Loadboard

Our 2020 Year in Review

While this year has had its obstacles, we’ve almost made it through. Here’s a look back at all we’ve accomplished together. It’s almost time to put a wrap on 2020. As we look forward to a fresh start in the near future, let’s take a moment to celebrate some successes. Here’s our year in review!
November 23, 2020 123Loadboard

Working and Negotiating with a Freight Broker

Many proprietors of trucking companies work with a freight broker as a clearinghouse between companies that need goods shipped and the trucking industry.
November 19, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches Online Store with Official Merchandise

123Loadboard has launched its online merchandise store, offering a full range of branded products directly to customers across North America. The new online store will provide customers with premium products to match their lifestyle delivered by a reliable network of expediting experts.
October 26, 2020 123Loadboard

How Truckers Can Deal with Trucker Loneliness on the Road

Trucker loneliness and depression are just two of the many mental health challenges that truckers must contend with while completing their duties. In dealing with mental health challenges, it’s essential to explore the trucking lifestyle in greater detail and highlight the options available for responding to major mental health issues in the industry. In this post, we’ll address trucker loneliness…
June 1, 2020 123Loadboard

A Guide to Preventing Diabetes for Truck Drivers

The latest data shows that 9.4% of the U.S. population has diabetes, and each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease. The data also highlights the risk that truck drivers face from this growing health issue. Truck drivers are at a 50% greater risk of diabetes than the…
May 4, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard adds Real-Time Load Alerts, Historical Freight Rates, and more.

123Loadboard releases new tools, feature redesigns, and over 100 behind the scenes improvements that are all geared for making life easier on the road. The updated website has 4 new tools and additional features that drivers have come to enjoy and love, but with a redesigned interface that focuses on ease of use, security, …
April 6, 2020 123Loadboard

Pet Therapy for Truck Drivers

Truck driving is a stressful job that can lead to periods of loneliness. It’s important that drivers have access to resources to combat these issues, which has led to some companies offering pet therapy for truck drivers who spend many hours on the road. In this latest post, we’ll…
September 2, 2019 123Loadboard

Signs of Human Trafficking

Those in the trucking industry can take a proactive role in mitigating human trafficking. While you’re on the road, stopping at small restaurants and lodgings, you may encounter victims or perpetrators of human trafficking. Here are some of the signs of human trafficking and how you can take action against this horrific crime.
August 28, 2019 123Loadboard

Thank You All For Visiting Us at GATS 2019

As with previous years, it was such a pleasure exhibiting at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS 2019) in Dallas, TX with our partner Thunder Funding and meeting with our trucking community. Over $10,000 in prizes and swag were given away! Our prize wheel was in full swirl giving away over $10,000 in Swag…
December 11, 2018 123Loadboard

Truck driver health risks and related issues

It can be tough taking care of yourself when you’re constantly on the road, but it’s important to at least try. Here are four common health risks truck drivers need to keep an eye on:
August 14, 2018 123Loadboard

Hobbies for truck drivers on the road

There are a few activities you can perform during the little time you spend not behind the wheel. Here are some hobbies you can pick up during times you’re on break.
June 8, 2018 123Loadboard

Night Driving: What to watch out for in the dark

Night driving can be a relaxing experience. Traffic is light and the night sky can be beautiful. But it can also be dangerous. More crashes happen at night, and studies have shown driving while fatigued can be worse than driving while impaired. Let’s not forget about reduced vision, among many other factors. It’s important to practice safe driving at night. Here’s what truck drivers need to watch out for in the dark.
March 26, 2018 123Loadboard

Ways Truck Drivers Can Avoid & Deal With Back Pain

The term “occupational hazard” was coined to refer to certain risks or dangers that were just an associated part of a job. Welders, for example, have to deal with the fact that the light of a welding torch can permanently blind the human eye. When it comes to trucking, muscle and back pain are inevitable occupational hazards for one simple reason.
January 17, 2018 123Loadboard

Ice Road Trucking: Risk versus Reward

Except for those in the trucking business, most people have not heard of ice road trucking. The name is pretty self-explanatory. Drivers face treacherous conditions, high levels of danger and brutal temperatures for one hefty paycheck. The question most drivers must consider is whether the risk is worth the reward. It’s helpful for drivers to take a realistic look at what ice road truckers face to determine if the pay validates the danger.
September 11, 2017 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Thunder Funding Give over $1,200,000 for NTDAW 2017

To thank truck drivers for their dedication to moving America’s freight, 123Loadboard and Thunder Funding give over $1,200,000 in load board subscriptions and free first-time factoring services to carriers.
August 21, 2017 123Loadboard

Is Truck Driving One Of America’s Deadliest Occupations?

Traveling and seeing the country may be an added benefit for truck drivers, but that doesn’t discount the fact that truck driving a big rig is one of the most deadly occupations in America.
July 26, 2017 123Loadboard

Thinking of a Trucking Career? Here’s What You Need to Know.

You may be considering a trucking career if you’re reading this article, and there’s great news for you if you are: your economic prospects are very high if you pursue a job as a truck driver in the $650 billion a year trucking industry.
May 26, 2017 123Loadboard

Highway Hypnosis – How Truckers Can Avoid White Line Fever

Have you heard about Highway Hypnosis, also known as White Line Fever? Ever pulled into your driveway and had the sudden startling realization that you have no recollection whatsoever of the drive home, just a missing gap in your memory for the route you took, the turns you made, the stops at stop signs, yielding to other cars when appropriate, and attending to all your other responsibilities while operating a motor vehicle?
April 29, 2017 123Loadboard

Tracking Truckers: Improving Safety or Invasion of Privacy?

The idea of tracking and being constantly monitored on the job may not seem to cross any lines in terms of an employees’ privacy if the worker is in an office or warehouse, but there are different aspects of the job to consider when it comes to truck drivers.
January 6, 2017 123Loadboard

Sleep Apnea and The Effect on Professional Truck Drivers

The lifestyle of a truck driver is not for everyone and often sleep apnea is inevitable. The hours can be irregular and long. Drivers sit for extended periods of time with little physical activity and a diet high in sodium and fat thanks to the convenience of fast food. While this lifestyle isn’t glamorous, it is rewarding and…
December 22, 2016 123Loadboard

Women Truckers Could Ease The Truck Driver Shortage

Trucking Companies Recruit Women Truckers To Fill The Driver Drought. A severe labor shortage in the truck driving industry has prompted trucking companies to turn to an underutilized employment pool: women. The American Trucking Associations report there are currently 48,000 driver openings, with a projected 890,000 total vacancies through 2025.
July 15, 2016 123Loadboard

Millennials And The Future Of Trucking

These potential short- and long-term endangerments could negatively affect the profitability of carriers. With the future in doubt, the trucking industry is rapidly learning that it may need to adjust in order to attract millennials into its driver workforce.
June 28, 2016 123Loadboard

Skin Cancer Tips – Truck Drivers and Skin Damage

Drivers are at a greater risk of skin cancer, with a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology finding more cases in the left arm and side of face in North American Drivers.
May 20, 2016 123Loadboard

Abused Driver Syndrome Causing Trucker Anxiety?

Owner operators are feeling the pinch of balancing financial factors, long-term company goals, and driver wellness. Unfortunately, they most often cut corners and abuse drivers. In an industry that is tens of thousands of drivers short already, however, abusing drivers is not only wrong, but also counterproductive.
March 4, 2016 123Loadboard

Becoming a truck driver? Explore trailer types

With so many equipment truck types to choose from for trucking jobs, it may be difficult to choose the one that suits you best. Here are some of the most common trailer types available.
February 5, 2016 123Loadboard

Healthy Eating Tips for Truck Drivers

Making good diet and fitness choices while trucking often seems impossible, but there are different choices that trucker drivers can make. Here are five healthy eating tips to keep truckers on the road, without packing on the pounds.
January 27, 2016 123Loadboard

Staying Fit on the Road: 6 Trucker Workout Tips

It can be very difficult for a professional truck driver to stay fit on the road. However, all is not lost! While there is no perfect one-size-fits-all solution to maintaining truck driver health, here are six easy fitness tips for truckers to help maintain their overall health.
November 15, 2015 123Loadboard

Movember Helping To Promote Health And Wellness

It’s no surprise that the trucking industry in particular has been a large supporter of the charity since the industry is predominantly male. Not only that, but males in the industry aren’t exactly poster boys for health and wellness.
July 9, 2013 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Increases Trucking Health Awareness at Tough Mudder Event

123Loadboard participated in Tough Mudder for a second year running to promote health and wellness in the trucking industry and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
September 17, 2010 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

123Loadboard, the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 19-25, 2010.