Today, we’ll be discussing fatigued driving, its dangers, and how you can prevent it. As you probably have noted from our previous blog post, being a truck driver is not the easiest task. You are away from home often, on the road, and working to handle and deliver freight safely and efficiently. With long, sometimes  Continue Reading »

Hello and welcome to the BW Mitchum Trucking blog! Today, we’ll be discussing the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulations and how the trucking industry can ensure compliance. The DOT rules and regulations are government requirements that determine how truck drivers can operate within the United States. Compliance with these regulations is an absolutely critical aspect  Continue Reading »

Hello and welcome to the BW Mitchum Trucking blog! Today, we’ll be discussing the importance of time management for truck drivers, as well as time management strategies that can be implemented on the road. As a truck driver, you understand the importance of handling freight safely and efficiently from start to finish. In order to  Continue Reading »

Trucking plays a crucial role in driving the economy of the Lowcountry region in South Carolina. As a vital transportation link, trucks are responsible for moving goods, raw materials, and supplies across the area, supporting local businesses, industries, and communities. In this blog post, we will delve into the economic impact of trucking in the  Continue Reading »

Commercial truck driving is a demanding profession that often requires long hours, tight schedules, and extended periods away from home. As a result, many truck drivers face the risk of burnout, a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Recognizing the importance of driver well-being, it is crucial for truck drivers to implement strategies with  Continue Reading »

Truck drivers play a crucial role in keeping our economy moving. They transport goods and products across the country, making sure that everything gets to its destination on time. However, truck driving is not an easy job. It requires long hours on the road, navigating difficult terrain and weather conditions, and dealing with traffic and  Continue Reading »

Today, we will be discussing truck driving while sick. Unfortunately, being sick is not always something that we can avoid. And, while being sick is certainly not a good time, it is especially not fun when you have to work. Regardless, as long as your sickness isn’t debilitating, you can still get through it and  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be getting honest about inspecting the real-life nature of commercial truck driving. When people think about a truck driving career, what do they think about? For many people, they think about the feeling of being free, out on the road and sightseeing. While a career in commercial truck driving will allow you to  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be discussing how to start a career as a commercial truck driver. If you’ve decided that being a truck driver is the career path for you, you may be wondering how to get started. There are a few important things you should know about the process so that you can get started on  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be discussing some of the pros and cons of driving a commercial truck as an employee of a company. If you are a newly-licensed CDL driver trying to decide whether to work as an employee (or company driver) or an independent contractor, you may find this post helpful. We want to help you  Continue Reading »