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5 Tips For Long Drives
Do you have a long drive in your near future? If you’re a truck driver, chances are this isn’t your first long haul. Harvard’s School of Medicine discovered that over 50 percent of participants would admit to driving while drowsy. But there are a couple of things you can do to make your trip safer…
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 More3 ways to survive cold and flu season
Fall begins later this month, which means cold and flu season is coming fast. We all deal with germs daily and most of us try to stay mindful of avoiding sickness. This comes easy for those that sit in an office every day, but truckers don’t have that luxury. A truck driver’s surroundings are always…
Read MoreEnjoying Your Mobile Office
When you think of a truck driving career, your potential office space may not be one of the first benefits that comes to mind. However, an office in the cabin of a truck may just be the work environment you’re looking for. Here are some advantages to a traveling workplace: Changing Office Views As an…
Read MoreTruckers beat chronic back pain
Chronic back pain is known to commonly trouble truck drivers. This is because truck drivers are behind the wheel for hours at a time and they face near constant vibrations from the road. Sisbro recommends to our drivers that they develop a stretching routine to make it through each day. By stretching properly, driving can…
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 MoreKeeping roadways safe of distracted truck drivers
Sisbro expects its drivers to abide by federal law and industry standards, which includes all matters involving distracted driving. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are five rules of thumb for truck drivers to follow to avoid distracted driving: No reaching; No holding; No dialing; No texting; No reading. The FMCSA also…
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…
Read MoreTruckers should rethink energy drinks
As a truck driver, it’s easy to reach for an energy drink when you’re on the open road. It makes you feel awake and ready to face the day, but did you know that there are enough negatives about them that you should seriously rethink this habit? Energy drinks have some extremely serious side effects.…
Read MoreFive Signs You’re Meant to be a Truck Driver
Deciding on a career can be a frustrating experience if you aren’t sure what is it you want to do. The truck driving industry offers advantages allowing for flexible schedules, time off, and paid benefits. Along with the multitude of benefits offered by companies such as Sisbro, you may find yourself relating to these five…
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