What the Holidays Bring For the Trucking Industry | Truck Driver Staffing

The holidays bring festivities, lights and lots of egg nog, but they also bring some other things with it as well.  Many industries, including the trucking industry, are affected in various ways by the holiday season, both positively and negatively.  Here are some things to look out for this holiday season if you are a part of the trucking world:

INCREASED TRUCKING ACTIVITY: All the merchandise, presents and décor are getting from place A to place B somehow and often it is by truck.  You will probably see an increase of trucks on the roads and highway.

HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS: With the holidays often come harsh icy weather that lead to dangerous road conditions. Driver safety need to be a top priority even more so at this time of year.

MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES: All the increased demand create truck driving opportunities. Truckers can definitely look forward to temp and seasonal job openings. 

If you are a business in need of truck drivers or a truck driver in need of holiday employment, contact us. We specialize in truck driver staffing and placement.  

USA Drivers Inc
CDL Truck Driving Staffing, Leasing & Recruitment
www.USADrivers.com
770.368.4163

Truck Driver Safety Tips | Truck Driver Staffing

Truck drivers have an important job. Without them so many of the goods and services we depend upon would be completely out of reach. But with this responsibility, comes stress and potential dangers. Here are a few tips that can help truckers stay safe on the roads:

1. GET SUFFICIENT SLEEP: Being well rested is one of the single most important factors in truck driver safety.  Tired drivers are much more susceptible to having an accident on the road, as both attentiveness and reaction times are reduced when you are tired.

2. KEEP A PROPER CUSHION OF SPACE: Be aware at all times of how much space there is between your truck and any other vehicles or objects.  You must be sure to keep a sufficient cushion of space both on and off the road.

3. STAY ON TOP OF TRUCK MAINTENANCE: A well maintained truck is a safer truck.  Tire pressure, oil and fluid levels, and brakes are just some of the important parts of your truck that need to be maintained at all times. 

A good truck driver will always put safety first.  When we hire drivers we screen them diligently to ensure that they are well versed and practice safe driving every time they hit the road.  Our truck driver staffing services are very dependable, as we look for the very best truckers in the industry. Contact us to learn how we can help you find safe truckers to carry your loads or to find employment if you are a qualified CDL truck driver looking for work.

USA Drivers Inc
CDL Truck Driving Staffing, Leasing & Recruitment
www.USADrivers.com
770.368.4163