truck driving tips

Truck Driving Tips

How to Couple and Uncouple a Trailer Safely

A practical overview of coupling and uncoupling a tractor-trailer safely: lining up, locking the fifth wheel, connecting lines, and the all-important tug test.

June 17, 2026 5 minute read

Truck Driving Tips

Winter Trucking: Driving a Truck in Snow and Ice

How to drive a heavy truck safely in winter: traction realities, smooth inputs, stopping distances, chains, and knowing when to shut down.

June 16, 2026 4 minute read

Truck Driving Tips

Truck Parking: Finding Safe, Legal Spots

Why safe truck parking is hard to find, how to plan rest stops around hours-of-service limits, and where to park legally and securely.

June 16, 2026 4 minute read