Sep 14, 2017 • Community

Mack Anthem Unveiled

Mack Anthem Unveiled

Mack Trucks unveiled the much anticipated new Mack Anthem and it’s sure to turn some heads.

Mack Anthem

Mack Trucks has been a staple in American trucks since 1900 but it hasn’t produced a large market share of the long-haul trucking industry. That might change soon.

117 years later and Mack is poised to challenge the heavy-duty trucking competition with the new Mack Anthem.

[p] Mack Trucks has produced class 8 trucks for many years now but has yet to crack the top five in terms of the most popular trucks in America based on sales.[/p] [img src=”/uploads/2017/09/Mack-Anthem-Close-up.png” alt=”Mack Anthem Truck”] [p] The truck will come in two trim packages, “Bold Black” and “Mirror Chrome Bright” and the 70-in. stand-up cab boasts 27-cubic ft of space. [/p] [img src=”/uploads/2017/09/Anthem-Mack-Truck-sleeper.jpg” alt=”Mack Anthem Interior”] [p] The Mack Anthem will feature class-leading storage space including cabinets and a wardrobe. [/p] [img src=”/uploads/2017/09/Anthem-Cabinets-and-wardrobe.jpg” alt=”Mack Anthem Truck”] [p] It’s also expected to increase fuel efficiency by three percent, says the company; and using Trucker Path to compare fuel prices can also come in handy to save at the pump. [/p] [p]Production will begin in the first quarter of 2018 at the Lower Macungie Township facility in Pennslyvania, employing over 1,800 workers.[/p] [img src=”/uploads/2017/09/Mack-Anthem-road-1.png” alt=”Mack Anthem Truck”] [h2] The Mack Anthem’s Anthem [/h2] [p] Appropriately named, the new Mack Truck includes its own anthem, “Born Ready” by singer Steve Moakler. [/p] [button-green href=”https://www.macktrucks.com/trucks/anthem?utm_source=TruckerPath&utm_medium=facebook_partner_post_1200x628&utm_campaign=7605_launch&utm_content=all-new-anthem]Learn More About the Anthem[/button-green] [p]photo credit: Mack Trucks[/p]

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Understanding Team Truck Driving [p]Trucking is a hectic job that entails adhering to DOT / HOS regulations which ultimately means you need to stop at some point to comply with the maximum driving hours. With these regulations some truckers often opt to drive with a partner to maximize efficiency. Team truck driving allows one driver to rest while the other one drives. The drivers can switch places with each other multiple times over a journey so that more distance can be covered while time is saved. [/p] [p]While some truckers love this concept, others prefer to drive solo. In any case, team driving has its perks, and they are significant enough not to be overlooked. [/p] [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-TeamTruckDriving-1.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> [p][b]How Does Driving With a Partner Work? [/b][/p] [p]The job is pretty straightforward. One driver drives while the other rests, eats, and sleeps. Each driver has their own duty-time set on a schedule, so there are no arguments regarding shift timings. This significantly reduces the time needed to haul loads from one point to another, and hence that results in better pay. Both drivers receive the benefits of the entire job even when they are spending half their time doing it.[/p] [p]It is easy to judge from the brief discussion above that team driving has its benefits, but it also has its disadvantages. [/p] [p][b]Advantages of Team Trucking [/b][/p] [p]It should be clear by now that for people who love to socialize and work at the same time, team truck driving is the best job to have. You rarely get bored, you always have a partner to keep you entertained and you don’t have to share meals with strangers while you are sitting at a truck stop in the middle of nowhere. But these are just a few perks. Trucking with a partner can result in a lot more advantages. [/p] <h2></h2> <li><strong>More Available Jobs </strong></li> <h2></h2> [p]Trucking with a partner is like having opened up a new skill that qualifies you and your partner to apply for jobs that would otherwise be unavailable to you if each of you were driving solo. Trucking companies like to save time and love efficiency, which is why they admire the concept of team driving. They are willing to pay you more just so you deliver the goods faster. Moreover, team trucking is a great stepping stone for you if you want to go solo in the future. Partnering up with an experienced campaigner will allow you to access high-paid jobs with relatively zero experience. Once you have the necessary hours and skill needed to go solo, you can end terms with your partner and start your gig.[/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-TeamTruckDriving-2.jpg" alt=""] <li><strong>Consistent Income </strong></li> <h2></h2> [p]Team driving is a more attractive package for trucking companies. They know they can rely on a team to deliver faster than a solo driver. They say two heads are better than one and that sometimes holds true for trucking. If there are two drivers, there will be more driving than resting and that would mean hopping from one assignment to another. All in all, you will be making more money and that too consistently.[/p] <h2></h2> [p][b]Disadvantages of Team Trucking [/b][/p] [p]While the advantages are tempting, especially for an upcoming young driver, some veterans prefer to drive alone, and they have some good reasons for it. [/p] <h2></h2> <li><strong>The Profits Are Split </strong></li> <h2></h2> [p]The term team driving is simple to understand. You drive as a team, and that means you equally share the spoils between each other. So while the idea of trucking with a partner seems tempting, it is not might not be feasible in the long-run, especially if you are in it for the money.[/p] <h2></h2> <li><strong>Undesirable Partner</strong> </li> <h2></h2> [p]Let's face it. It is not easy to spend a considerable amount of time with another person in a small space, especially if you don't like them. Your partner has to be entertaining or compatible with your level of thinking. If not, it can be very hard to pass time or trust your teammate with the job at hand.[/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-TeamTruckDriving-3.jpg" alt=""] <li><strong>Trouble Sleeping</strong></li> <h2></h2> [p]As a truck driver, you have been trained not to fall asleep while driving long distances. And now, you have to fall asleep once your shift ends when your partner takes over the wheel. This could be challenging especially if you are not used to sleeping when needed to. Also, you might need to get used to sleeping while listening to some up beat music while your partner drives.[/p] <h2></h2> [p][b]Closing Thoughts [/b][/p] [p]Team truck driving is a highly attractive opportunity for new drivers who are looking to add miles and for old drivers who are looking for a partner since they are unable to drive solo. The pay is not that good, but the work is consistent. So team truck driving is recommended until you feel you have the experience to drive your semi or if you are a husband and wife team who love spending time on the road and enjoy an adventure more than the pay. Are you a team driver? Do you have tips for people who want to try team driving? Let us know on the comments.[/p] <h2></h2> <h2></h2> [p][b]By Aldous Aldwin[/b][/p]

Nov 20, 2020 • Carriers

Truck Parking Prediction [p] Find truck parking near you with the new Trucker Path Truck Parking feature. [/p] [h2] Truck Parking Prediction [/h2] [p] If you're a truck driver, then you're well aware of the <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/truck-parking-issue-can-cost-the-industry-5-billion-annually/">lack of available truck parking</a> in America. It's one of the top issues plaguing the trucking industry and is both a safety risk for drivers and costs trucking companies billions. [/p] [p] We discovered that almost half of the truck drivers spend an hour or more searching for available truck parking. Between the ELD mandate and overcrowded truck stops, it's no surprise. Still, the burden shouldn't be left on the drivers. They have enough to worry about, after all, being a truck driver is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. [/p] [h2]Take The Guesswork Out of Finding Truck Parking[/h2] [p] Now there's a solution to finding truck parking with our new <strong>Parking Predictor!</strong>[/p] [p] This new parking feature compiles several years of data to forecast the availability of parking at truck stops and other locations. Now you can compare specific times of day at over 8,000 locations to see when parking is either full or has spots for trucks. [/p] [button-green href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/truck-parking-near-me/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=parkingprediction"]Try Trucker Path Today[/button-green] [p] <strong>How To Use It:</strong> [/p] [p]1. Open the Trucker Path app [/p] [p]2. Click on a Location found on the map[/p] [android-img src="/uploads/2017/10/click-a-location.png"] [p]3. Click <strong> PREDICTION</strong> [/p] [android-img src="/uploads/2017/10/5a.-parking-prediction-details-card-new-with-arrow.png" alt="trip planner"] [p]4. View the <strong>Parking Predictions</strong> to verify when the best (and worst) times to park at the location will be. [/p] [android-img src="/uploads/2017/10/7.-parking-prediction-actual-screen-new.png"] [p] Truck Parking looks limited at this place Wednesday mornings, you might want to find an alternative location. [/p] [p] It's as easy as that! Now you can eliminate wasted time searching for a spot and find nearby truck parking with confidence. A little peace of mind goes a long way and you won't have to worry about violating your HOS with this new feature. [/p]

Dec 05, 2017 • Community

Trucking Industry Trends [h2] Trucking Industry Trends [/h2] [p] The trucking industry trends reveal the importance of truck freight in America and freight revenue forecasts to grow by 75 percent over the next nine years. [/p] [p]The trucking industry has powered America for over a century moving 70 percent of all freight. As truck drivers move freight across the country so moves our economy. What are the trucking industry trends for 2016? We reveal the answers![/p] <strong>[p] In 2016, the trucking industry:[/p]</strong> [ul] [li] Generated $676.2 billion in revenue [/li] [li] Accounted for 79.8% of the nation’s freight bill[/li] [li] Moved 10.42 billion tons of freight [/li] [li] Moved 70.6% of all domestic freight tonnage[/li] [li] 3.68 million Class 8 trucks registered [/li] [li] Traveled 450.4 billion miles [/li] [li] Powered by small business - 91% of carriers operate six trucks or less [/li] [li] 1 in 15 jobs in America is in the trucking industry[/li] [/ul] [quote]"The information in Trends highlights exactly what I tell elected officials, regulators and key decision-makers every day: trucking is literally the driving force behind our great economy," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "Safe, reliable and efficient motor carriers enable businesses throughout the supply chain to maintain lean inventories, thereby saving the economy billions of dollars each year."[/quote] [h2]How Truck Drivers Benefit from Trucker Path [/h2] [p] The Trucker Path app allows truck drivers to save an estimated 11 hours per month! Whether it's finding a place to park at a truck stop, rest area, see if a weigh station is open or closed, even planning an entire route in advance, Trucker Path is a must have and free to download. [/p] [quote]"This app should be called 'Truckers Guide to Survival' good work guys. Literally, everything you need at your fingertips." - Google Play user review. [/quote] [p] Their words, not ours. [/p] [p] Find out where the <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/best-truck-stops/">best truck stops in America </a>are with our comprehensive rankings based on reviews and data sourced from hundreds of thousands of truck drivers! [/p] [video id="NSSOwFRJaQw"] [button-green href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=truckingtrends2016&utm_campaign=aug15"]Try Trucker Path Today![/button-green]

Aug 15, 2017 • Community