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Meaningful listening material for truckers
Truck Drivers are on the road for a long time and during those hours behind the wheel it’s important for them to find meaningful listening material. Truckers are all about efficiency and want to get the most out of their time so many people wonder: What do Truck Drivers Listen to While Driving? The Radio…
Read MoreDiscover trucking jobs in the Midwest at Sisbro
About Sisbro At Sisbro, you can find regular contract trucking services and dedicated driver and equipment operations across the Midwest United States. Our company is based in Quincy, Illinois and we serve a 17 state Midwest region. Types of Hauls At Sisbro, truck drivers handle general freight in all areas of industry including, but not…
Read MoreTruck Drivers and Family Life
A truck driving career provides multiple benefits and stable job security for families. However, trucking jobs can sometimes require long hours away from home that can take a toll on family life if not discussed beforehand. Drivers can begin to feel isolated if they aren’t accustomed to long periods of time away from family, and…
Read MoreSisbro drivers reap the benefits
Sisbro offers truck drivers a variety of benefits with the flexibility to meet your individual and family needs. At Sisbro, you choose your lane, you choose live loading or not, there’s no forced dispatch, and you get all the benefits. Let’s break those benefits down. We’d like to start by discussing your family and home…
Read MoreChoose Your Own Truck Driving Lane or Route
Local, Regional, Over-the-Road (OTR) -All options available to drivers who work for Sisbro. We believe in drive location flexibility, and drivers are able to choose their own lanes or routes. Whether you prefer to spend time on the wide open road or at home regularly, Sisbro has an opportunity for you. If you enjoy being…
Read MoreHelping truck drivers beat back pain
Truck drivers and chronic back pain go hand in hand due to long hours in the seat and near-constant vibrations from the road. There are easy stretches and adjustments drivers can make throughout the day to make truck driving friendlier to your back. Before you get out of bed There are some great stretches to…
Read MoreTechnology Can Cause Trucker Setbacks
Truck drivers live in a society dominated by technology. Wireless mobile communication, GPS, tracking tech, electronic logs, and even mobile apps have become a part of daily life on the road. Unfortunately, with the good comes the bad. Common sense Common sense tells a big rig driver that a bridge is going to clip the…
Read MoreTime Management On The Road
Employers are looking for truck drivers that can manage their time and prioritize their work. Good time management can bring with it reduced stress and a great feeling of accomplishment on the road. For that reason, here are a few things to help you get the most from each day on the job. Checklists are…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and Truck Drivers
Sisbro wants all truck drivers to know the dangers and consequences of distracted driving. According to the U.S. Government, in 2014, 3,179 people were killed in crashes that involved distracted drivers. The NHTSA says that percentage of drivers text-messaging or visibly manipulating handheld devices increased from 1.7 percent in 2013 to 2.2 percent in 2014.…
Read MoreBetter sleep for truck drivers
As an OTR driver, you spend a lot of time on the road. Even though you get to drive to and through a lot of interesting places and meet new people, the route can sometimes feel monotonous. This is especially true if you’re sleepy or fatigued. Although the hours of service regulations you’re required to…
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