Being a trucker is a unique but often lone-wolf occupation. Some days you may feel like Rambo, trying to navigate your way through your route, defeating all the obstacles that come up along the way. Believe it or not, there are lots of people just like you who can relate, and a few of them are sharing their stories along the way. There are also forums available that allow fellow truckers to ask each other questions, rant about traffic, and rave about restaurants or truck stops on their routes. We have scoured the internet and found some of the great forums and blogs that we think you'll find entertaining and useful. So next time you're stuck waiting on a load, you won't lack for something to do.
Forums
TruckersReport.com Trucking Industry Forum According to their website, TruckersReport is a network of professional drivers who connect via their trucking industry forum (which covers topics from where to get CDL training to a photo gallery to which members can contribute their trucking-related images. Currently, this forum has over 150,000 members, and there is no cost to join.
Truckingboards.com is another free, membership-only forum that currently has over 35,000 members.
Blogs
Ask the Trucker is written by Allen Smith, a 34-year veteran of the trucking industry. In addition to his blog, Smith is a published writer, radio show host, and has been featured as an expert in countless news stories related to the trucking industry. He is not afraid of confrontation, and will, "...tell you the truth, even when you don't want to hear it." We like Allen because he is committed to, "Raising the standards of the trucking industry."
Road Safety This blogger is a road safety expert who breaks down accidents, rants about bad drivers, and comments on road-related issues in general. It is definitely an entertaining read.
Trucks World News updates readers on the latest trucking news from around the world. If you're looking for top headlines in one place, you'll want to land here.
The Daily Rant If you want to know what life is like for a female trucker, visit Salena's blog. She drives as a team with her boyfriend, and loves being out on the road. Her writing is witty, no-nonsense, and she is clearly a professional who knows what she's doing. Read her background here: http://www.salenalettera.com/2008/08/my-story.html.
TruckinEd This is the other half of the driving team to Salena of The Daily Rant. Now an owner/operator, Ed's experience as a trucker shows through in his writing. He gives quite an interesting perspective into the world of trucking.
Do you have any other blogs or forums that you would add to this list? Leave us a comment!
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