What is it like to be a truck driver: stories, tips and advice.
When is Mating Season for Deer? The beginning of October marks the start of the deer mating season. The breeding season for deer takes place from October until January. This time of year we see a significant increase in deer-related vehicle collisions. As the deer are chasing each other during this time, they tend to…
Mental health month may have ended, but at Brite Logistics mental health is a year-round priority. The walls of stigma are falling off the subject of mental health, so it is important to look at how mental health issues affect truck drivers. For too long it has been commonplace for truck drivers to struggle through…
Why is Supply Chain Efficiency important in the Freight and Transportation World? C02 emissions are likely to increase 4x as much due to an increase in demand for goods. At Brite Logistics, we are continuing to grow in size, which simultaneously translates to more fuel used. We at Brite looked for ways to minimize the…
Summer is coming with all the difficulties hot weather can bring to truckers on the road. Heat should be considered as serious as low temperatures during the winter months. When it is hot outdoors, it is reasonable to take care of yourself and your truck before hitting the road. The main risk during summer driving…
The story started with getting an email on May, 17. The text was short but impressive! We needed to know all the details straight from the horse’s mouth! We called our truck driver Tony and asked him to come to the office in Chicago. We wanted to thank him for his courage and quick thinking.…
There is a number of factors that can influence your paycheck as a truck driver. How much can you make as a trucker in 2021? What type of trailer and position should you choose? You can find the answers below and compare truck driver salaries in 2021 on the main job platforms. How much do…
7 years with Brite Logistics Driver turnover in the trucking industry is high, 60-97% per year depending on a fleet size, type of trailer, and situation in the market. At the same, there are many loyal drivers that stay with one company for years. Victor Holevov is one of employees who has chosen such truck…
OTR truck drivers spend many hours on the road alone. And most of them like this part of their job! They like to be their own boss, feel the freedom of the open road and be alone with themselves when nobody bothers. At the same time, it could be boring. Taking your pet with you…
We have asked more than 350 professional truck drivers about the most common and critical mistakes truck drivers make when driving in winter. So, what are the most common and critical mistakes truck drivers make when driving in winter? All advice we’ve got can be grouped into three main categories: 1. Speeding 2. Driving skills…