Today, we’ll be continuing a previous discussion about exercising on the road. We’ve all heard that exercise is important to our overall health, but finding time to exercises for drivers may seem difficult when on the road. However, your health should never take a back seat. As a commercial truck driver, it is important that  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be discussing ways to reduce stress while on the road for truck drivers. Being a truck driver comes with unique challenges and can be stressful. You’ll be dealing with traffic, different weather conditions, and long hours. It can be a lot to handle for some, and this can contribute to stress. Minimizing chronic  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be discussing winter driving tips for commercial truck drivers. Driving and operating a large vehicle is not as easy as it may seem. It presents unique safety challenges, and it may take some time to get used to. These safety challenges can become even more difficult in winter weather conditions. On snowy or  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be talking about some of the best apps that every truck driver should have downloaded! These days, there’s an app for everything, which means there are plenty of apps out there that can make your life much easier while on the road. Whether you’re new to the job, or maybe you’re a seasoned  Continue Reading »

In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing tips on how to effectively plan a trucking route. This is inarguably one of the most important aspects of being a commercial truck driver. After all, one of the most important parts of your job is delivering a load on time. Long trips can be strenuous and unpredictable. You  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be discussing hobbies for truck drivers. It is no secret that being on the road can be lonely. As a commercial truck driver, you may be on the road for hours or even days at a time. This means you’ll likely have overnight stays or long breaks, and you may find yourself bored.  Continue Reading »

Today, we’ll be going over all of the gear you will need as a commercial truck driver. While you are on the road, the cab of your truck is essentially your home. You’ll be spending the majority of your time in your truck, so you want to make sure you have a truck driver gear  Continue Reading »

Hello and welcome to the BW Mitchum Trucking blog! We’re bringing you the latest information on topics that matter to commercial truck drivers. BW Mitchum has been a leader in customized intermodal and domestic transportation while still maintaining the core principles you expect from a 3rd-generation family business. We pride ourselves on our reliable and  Continue Reading »

Hello and welcome to the BW Mitchum Trucking blog! We’re bringing you the latest information on topics that matter to commercial truck drivers. BW Mitchum continues to be a leader in customized intermodal and domestic transportation while still maintaining the core principles you expect from a third-generation family business. We pride ourselves on our reliable  Continue Reading »

In today’s blog, we will be talking about how to exercise on the road. We all know that exercise is important to our overall health, but your health certainly shouldn’t take a back seat on the road! Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to a variety of health conditions. It is important  Continue Reading »