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Trucking company hiring in Indiana
Trucking jobs in Indiana can vary in route, company, and types of freight. Driving for Sisbro in Indiana can give you a dedicated route, flexible schedule, and a job where you can live comfortably. Our drivers have the choice to have consistent routes and customers, or they can choose a less structured schedule. Learn why…
Read MoreDriver Spotlight: Paul Castellanos
With Sisbro, you drive where you matter. We have driving opportunities right where you are, and we understand that you know your neighborhood. We bring you balance and peace of mind with a job that sits as close to home as you need. Paul Castellanos is a local driver in the Chicagoland area. He does…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know To Be A Truck Driver
What you need to know to be a truck driver To be a truck driver you must have your commercial driver’s license, or your CDL. There are two classifications. Long-haul truckers must have their Class A CDL. Regional and local truck drivers in straight trucks must have their Class B CDL. Class B means that…
Read MorePre-trip Inspection Guide for Truckers
Truck driving is a time-critical industry, so it’s important to make every moment count. Missing your pre-trip inspection can mean wasted time later on when you’re on the road and on deadline. That pre-planning can help you avoid certain disaster! Your pre-trip truck inspection is to double check the working condition of your truck. As…
Read MoreGPS Woes for Truckers
For a regular joe, the failure of a GPS can lead you to miss your favorite restaurant. But things are a little worse for a truck driver en route to deliver a load. GPS failure can be significant when you’re stuck on a route that bans trucks altogether or when you’ve reached a bridge with…
Read MoreUpdated List of Apps for Truckers
Technology for trucker drivers keeps improving, and the apps being made are impressive. Apps are being created that could contribute to making your many miles easier, or even more worth your while. Safety while driving is your biggest responsibility, but while you’re parked you can enjoy some of the benefits these highlighted apps have to…
Read MoreTruckers and Sleep Apnea
Almost a quarter (24 percent) of respondents reported health issues as being a reason for truck driver turnover, according to the HireRight Transportation Spotlight. Life on the road is an extremely physically demanding occupation and certain health issues can be made worse by driving. One of which is sleep apnea. The FMCSA’s guidelines state that…
Read MoreTrucker Tips For Night Driving
Aim your headlights correctly The headlights on your truck are often pointed unevenly or lower or higher than necessary. With a little do-it-yourself adjustment, truck drivers can better light the way. Be careful not to point headlights right into oncoming traffic, and if you need to, read the manual to be sure you’ve figured it…
Read MoreApps for Truck Drivers
Apps for Truck Drivers OTR trucking jobs used to come with a disconnect. Truck drivers left friends and family for extended periods of time with only a phone call to stay informed. Then technology exploded! Along with the Internet, satellites, and smartphones came social media and GPS. There are apps out there built for the…
Read MoreNew Year and a New ELD Rule
It was a long time coming for truck drivers across the U.S., but at the close of 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a long-awaited Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule. According to the FMCSA, the ELD rule is intended to help create a safer work environment for truck drivers. They also aim…
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