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With the vast array of features aimed to improve your trucking experience, truckers should take advantage of what the Trucker Path app has to offer. In this article, we'll help you master the art of Trucker Path. Check out these 3 tips on how to maximize your Trucker Path experience.
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<h3><strong>1. Double tapping the places filter</strong></h3>
This allows you to display the places you want on your location.
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<h3><strong>2. Adding locations/places to your favorites</strong></h3>
This feature saves all your favorite locations or places so you can access them easier at a later time.
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<h3><strong>3. Switch to satellite view</strong></h3>
You'll be able to visualize the parking lot size and you may spot some obstacles too!
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Try it out yourself! Click this <a href="http://vip.truckerpath.com/gold-member?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=nurture-interest">LINK</a> to get you started.
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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Most Popular Trucks in America [p]The top-selling and most popular truck in America might come as a surprise for some.[/p]
[h2]What's the Most Popular Truck in America?[/h2]
[p][b]1. Freightliner[/b][/p]
[p]The [a href="https://app.appsflyer.com/com.sixdays.truckerpath?pid=Social Facebook"]top-selling semi-truck in America is Freightliner[/a] selling over 190,000 trucks annually. Freightliner is the most popular truck in America making up 40 percent of the market share. In addition, Freightliner is the largest truck manufacturer in the U.S., employing over 3,000 workers at its factories in Cleveland and Mt. Holly. Founded in 1942, Freightliner is a division of Daimler, the German company that also owns Western Star and is responsible for manufacturing Mercedes-Benz.[/p]
[p]While the 2007 model is the most popular Freightliner on the market, the company is investing in the future of trucking. Last year Freightliner introduced a SuperTruck which was reported to get 12 mpg, outfitted with cutting-edge technology and a more aerodynamic style.[/p]
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[p][b]2. Kenworth[/b][/p]
[p]PACCAR is the parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth with an annual revenue of $19.1 billion. Combined the two truck brands sold 154,700 trucks in 2015. The Kenworth W900 is a classic truck model with a distinguished long-nose hood and pumps out nearly 600 horsepower. Kenworth edged out Peterbilt by a slight margin in sales, holding 14 percent of the market share in America for 2015.[/p]
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[p][b]3. Peterbilt[/b][/p]
[p]Peterbilt is an iconic brand in the American trucking industry. Its popularity has allowed the brand to cross over into everyday fashion. With its red oval-shaped logo and script white lettering, Peterbilt apparel – specifically trucker hats – can found at truck stops, retail stores and various online retailers. Peterbilt makes up 13 percent of the market share in America and is beloved by its owners. The Peterbilt 379 is one of the most popular semi-trucks on the market – just ask [a href="https://www.facebook.com/tonyjusticemusic/"]Tony Justice[/a] and his hit song.[/p]
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[p][b]4. International[/b][/p]
[p]Navistar International has been producing trucks since it was founded in 1902. The International LoneStar model is known for its unique crosshatch grills (though not shown in the special edition video below). Navistar also has a division called Navistar Defense, which manufactures military tactical vehicles. It holds 11 percent of the market share in America.[/p]
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[p][b]5. Volvo[/b][/p]
[p]Volvo trucks make up 10 percent of the heavy-duty truck market share in America. That's pretty substantial when you consider the competition of the American truck brands. Volvo is a Swedish manufacturer that also owns Mack Trucks – known for the Pinnacle truck series and its Granite dump trucks. Although fifth in terms of the American truck market, Volvo is the second largest heavy-duty truck producer in the world. They also happen to be the preferred choice for Jean-Claude Van Damme to practice his splits on! Precision displayed at its finest.[/p]
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[p][i](NOTE: these rankings are based on trucks sold in the U.S. during 2015)[/i][/p]
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Trucker Spotlight - BDSmith <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em>
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Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>BDSmith</strong>, who's been driving for around 2 years now. He's a Youtuber / Artist who enjoys driving with his dogs. Let's get to know the interesting story about how he got into trucking.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3>
It kind of was a random choice. I had just gotten back from South Korea where I did 2 years military service and 5 years just living there. I worked as a programmer for a tech company in Gangnam and was able to do the job online when I got back to the states but didn’t like trying to have meetings with the difference in hours. I always loved to drive ever since I was a kid so I figured, “Hey, why not?”.
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<h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've
noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3>
As I’ve only been in for roughly 2.5 years I haven’t noticed too much change other than it seems like there’s less people on the CB than when I started.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3>
So the channel started back in 2015 as a gaming channel. Mainly something to do with my two boys after work. Now that I’m driving a truck and don’t have time for games, I turned it fully into a trucking vlog late 2018. I try to do stupid things to make people laugh etc. I never take myself too seriously unless it’s job related.
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<h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3>
I don’t really ever get lonely. I’ve had a dog since my 2nd month of driving and now have two. They help a lot. Always doing stupid things which make me laugh. I video call my boys who still live in Korea with their mom. That’s the only hard part, being away from them.
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<h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3>
Remembering that people would prefer it if I wear a mask. I haven’t seen anything truck related - my rates went down a small bit for about a week in late March but it didn’t last.
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<h3><strong>What are your usual routes? Favorite scenic truck route?</strong></h3>
I like to go anywhere. I love going into Texas because the people always treat me well and I have a lot of fans there so I do occasional meet ups.
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<h3><strong>What was your weirdest or most unusual haul?</strong></h3>
Not sure I’ve had anything too bad. I picked up a recycled paper load once coming out of Arizona going to Cali. The place smelled so bad I almost threw up, other than that nothing too unusual.
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<h3><strong>How often do you use rest stops / truck stops? What are the things that you look for in a truck stop? Favorite truck stop meal?</strong></h3>
For the longest time I only went to P/FJ because their spicy chicken is absolutely amazing. When it comes to sleeping I really try to stay away from the big truck stops. I prefer the mom and pop places. Seems the more experienced people go there so I don’t have to worry as much about my truck being hit.
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<h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3>
The biggest problem is four wheelers not paying attention. It really shocked me when I started driving just how many terrible drivers are out there.
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<h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3>
People that don’t move over for disabled vehicles on the shoulders and people that speed up when you go to pass them after driving slow for the last 20 miles.
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<h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3>
Hands down it’s the truck stop finder. There’s so many on <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> that aren’t on my Garmin. And that 1) has saved me a few times with HOS and 2) I’ve found some great small restaurants that way.
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<h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3>
Keep in mind it’s not a job. It’s not a career. It’s a lifestyle. Some make big money. Some never do. Just because you see a big number doesn’t mean it’s a big number. Always remember a lot of it will go into taxes and upkeep of the truck. Remember you will be away from home for long periods. Can you handle that? And above all, be respectful to those whom came before you in this industry.
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<h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3>
They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCDA74N9mp7WXMDUQSHCjg">Youtube Channel, BDSmith Trucking</a>.
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Hope you guys enjoy!
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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