Blog
Choose 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…
Read MoreGet your family and home time back!
Looking for more family and home time as a truck driver? There’s no need to figure out balance when you work at Sisbro. We’re a trucking company that respects a trucker’s family and home time above all else. “When I worked for the bigger companies, if you asked off, you were lucky if you got…
Read MoreMaking Safety A Priority
We take driver safety very seriously. Our drivers are our number one asset, and we understand that in the trucking and transportation industry there is risk everywhere. Truckers carry a huge responsibility for their safety and the safety of others. Below is a list of our safety priorities. Join us in mitigating the risk! Be…
Read MoreRemaining steady in difficult times
Sisbro understands just how important truck drivers are to the economy and community. During these times with the coronavirus in the news and on our minds, we are here to ensure that you get the goods necessary. We’re proud of each and every driver for doing their part in these difficult times. Trucking will continue…
Read MoreStopping a truck properly
Truck drivers imagine this scenario: It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are traveling along with traffic at 60 mph, when the vehicle in front of you suddenly slams on its brakes. You won’t have time to read this important info then, so use this quick guide on the stopping distance for trucks to prepare…
Read More