American Patriotism in the Trucking Community

Patriotism runs deep in the veins of American truckers, and this community has a long history of honoring the heroes of our nation: our men and women who serve and have served in the military.

One major hurdle members of the military face after leaving the armed forces is finding a job, especially in today's economy. Jobs are scarce, but this is one area where truckers have a played a major role in helping many veterans to better their lives.

The Evolution of the Semi-Truck Part 3: John C. Endebrock

In Part 1 of our three-part series on how the semi-truck came to be, we introduced you to the Winton Motor Carriage Company. In Part 2, the Fruehauf Trailer Corporation was brought into the mix. Today, we will dive into the history of a visionary of the industry, John C. Endebrock.

Endebrock started from the ground level at Sechler & Company- a company that produced all types of horse-drawn carriages, started by a man named Daniel M. Sechler. After the company's formation in 1879, it became the number one producer of all styles of horse drawn vehicles, and eventually became the export leader in auto carriages in America. Sechler & Co. shipped products as far as South Africa, and was a major player in the larger European markets.

The Truck Wrap Trend: How Truck Wraps are Created

Over the last decade, the use of truck wraps has been more widely used as a creative way to advertise businesses of all types. Whereas in the past, companies may have featured their business name, and maybe a logo, on their vehicles, this is now the lesser of the two options. Truck wraps, and the dynamic collage of images they usually display, is a fun way of getting a potential customer's attention in any type of business.

Why Semi-Truck Drivers Should Consider Team Driving

With any new profession, it's difficult to enter into it feeling completely alone. In trucking, you don't just feel alone, you are alone. This means that if you need on-the-road advice or mentoring, there aren't many ways to readily have access to it. Even for an experienced driver, this can be difficult. It is for this, and many other reasons, that we recommend you take a look at team driving as an option for after you graduate from SWTDT and earn your CDL. 

The Evolution of the Semi-Truck, Part 2: Fruehauf Trailer Corporation

In our first post discussing the evolution of the semi truck, we talked about Alexander Winton and the Winton Motor Carriage Company. Today we will talk about the Fruehauf Trailer Corporation came to be.