With the threat of an East and Gulf Coast port strike fast approaching on October 1, 2024, everyone from truckers to retailers is bracing for the impact. Dockworkers are prepared to walk off the job if their demands aren’t met, and this could cause serious disruptions to supply chains and the trucking industry. Let’s take […]
Most people don’t understand how different your body operates when you’re driving at night. Your schedule flips, your hunger cues shift, and your body? Baby, it’s confused. But here’s what I know: just because we drive through the night doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our health. Period. I’m Chana; CDL driver, nighttime warrior, and […]
Which License You Get Determines What You Haul, Period. Let’s not make this complicated. Your CDL ain’t just a license, it’s your ticket to what kind of bags you’ll be chasing. So here’s the breakdown, quick and clean: 🔴 CLASS A CDL This is the big boss. If you want to haul the heavy stuff.. […]
I remember standing in that cold-ass exam room thinking, “If my BP don’t drop, this whole job might slip through my fingers.” Mind you, I never had blood pressure problems, not until I got pregnant and was diagnosed with preeclampsia (worst thing ever, btw). Ever since then, waiting in that exam room became a whole […]
🧾 STEP 1: Handle Your Biz, Paperwork & Requirements First Before you touch a truck, the government wanna see some ID. I’m talking real-deal documents. Depending on your state, here’s what you’ll most likely need: Don’t wait till step 4 to figure this out. If your paperwork ain’t right, you’ll waste time and money. Get […]
So you’re thinking about doing a lease purchase? Or maybe you’re already on the phone with a recruiter who swears “it’s a walkaway lease and you’ll be your own boss in no time.” Mmmkay. 🧐 Let me stop you right there, friend. This ain’t the blog where I scream “DON’T DO IT!” and log off. […]
Let me say this with love, because it’s always love over here, but some of y’all out here wildin’ behind the wheel and in these contracts. And I’m not talking about lil’ slip ups. I’m talking about moves that will wreck your pockets, your health, your career… and you just got here. So before you […]
Every day, we get behind the wheel knowing the risks, but we don’t always talk about what happens after the worst case scenario.Because no one wants to think about it. Until they have to. But here’s the reality:If a trucker dies while working, the aftermath can leave their family in shock twice. Once from the […]
🧠 Mindset Before the Miles: Safety Ain’t Optional, Sis People hear “trucking” and immediately think: money, freedom, hustle. And while yeah, it can pay good… what most folks don’t see? The danger that comes with that paycheck. Forreal though, trucking didn’t make LinkedIn’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America for no reason. We’re up […]
