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Trucking safety refresher for warmer months
Sisbro drivers know there’s nothing quite like America in the summertime. The windows come down, the highways stretch through fields of green and the sunsets hang lazy in the sky. It’s enough to make anyone want to turn up the music a bit louder and hit the road—but therein lies the problem. Without winter’s black…
Read MoreSisbro support staff are here to help
More drivers choose Sisbro because of steady freight, home time, insurance, family-friendly atmosphere, and our safety-first mentality. Our support staff are the ones who make sure everything goes according to plan. They keep our drivers happy and on the road, making money. “If you’re bouncing around too much, bigger companies that don’t know you ……
Read MoreTips to Reduce Stress for Truck Drivers
It’s no secret, stress can kill. If left untreated or unmanaged for a prolonged period of time, stress can cause anxiety, insomnia, heart attacks, strokes, and more medical issues. As a truck driver on the road, factors such as lack of family time, loneliness, unhealthy eating habits, and long working hours can lead to a…
Read MoreDriving in Winter Weather Conditions
Hazardous weather conditions are one of the most common threats facing truck drivers on the road. Snow can decrease visibility and ice makes it harder to maintain tire traction. Truckers must also be aware of other vehicles and the unpredictable driving patterns of motorists. In order to practice safe driving during less-than-favorable weather conditions, take…
Read MoreBenefits of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Training for a Commercial Driver’s License may sound intimidating, but after the training process is complete, you will find yourself with a long list of available career opportunities. You can apply and train for three different classes of commercial driver’s licenses, but this blog post will cover the benefits of having a Class A CDL…
Read MoreHow To Capitalize On Your Truck Driving Income
With the truck driving industry experiencing a shortage of truck drivers, now is the time to begin your truck driving career. Trucking and freight companies are offering competitive benefits and opportunities for income growth, even for current drivers. Take advantage of these tips for growing your income and you could easily increase your yearly earnings…
Read MoreSleep Matters: A Truck Driving Priority
In the competitive trucking industry, it can be tempting to drive as many miles as possible within the drive time limit. However, those miles can be dangerous for both the truck driver and other motorists on the road if sleep is not treated as a priority on the job. The amount of hours a driver…
Read MoreIt May Not Be Over – Ask About Being Rehired
It’s common to believe the grass is greener on the other side, but what happens when the previous grass turns out to have been the better option? Life happens, and that’s why some trucking companies believe in giving former employees the opportunity to be rehired. Exceptions do apply, however, and drivers will want to ensure…
Read MoreTruck Driver Appreciation Week – Thank You Drivers
With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week wrapping up for this year (Sept. 8th through Sept. 14th), we want to say thank you to all the truck drivers out there, especially our drivers at Sisbro. “The drivers at Sisbro are very important because we understand that without the drivers, the company doesn’t exist.” – Glenn Meyers,…
Read MoreSix Tips for New Drivers
You’ve completed your CDL training and are now ready to start your life as a truck driver. While you may be mechanically prepared to start driving, CDL classes don’t train you how to live as a truck driver and most of that learning comes from experience. The first year of driving can be challenging, so…
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