Professional Truck Driver News
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While On the Road
Professional truck driving can be a taxing career. With long days on the road and extended periods of time away from home, the demands of this profession can take a toll on truck drivers' mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety and other health issues....
The Importance of Matching Truck Driving Teams for Safety and Success
Team driving, also known as co-driving, consists of two drivers working together to operate a single truck. This partnership allows one driver to remain at the wheel while the other rests so the truck can keep moving 24/7. Because of this alternating schedule, team...
Our Drivers are Our #1 Asset (Part 2)
Our professional drivers are a vital part of our work to Keep America Moving®. Building on our first blog, we highlight some of the resources we provide to help support our drivers’ lives on and off the road. To ensure continued success for these individuals, we offer...
What Does It Look Like to Drive a Truck Today?
Professional drivers are the mainstay of the American supply chain. Those considering a career on the road, or new to commercial driving, may have questions about entering the field. Pros of Being a Truck Driver While driving can mean long days behind the wheel and...
4 Ways Daylight Saving Time Impacts Professional Truck Drivers
There's been a lot of debate in recent years over the benefits and downfalls of daylight saving time (DST) in the U.S. On one hand, DST includes longer daylight hours which promotes outdoor activities and is beneficial for the economy. On the other hand, it affects...
Werner Road Team Captains: Gina Jones
Werner’s Road Team Captains are a leading group of professional drivers who go above and beyond to assist other drivers and educate the general public on safe driving habits to create a better driving experience for all. They mentor other drivers through their...
Our Drivers Are Our #1 Asset
Here at Werner, we couldn’t do what we do without our professional drivers. They work tirelessly on the road every day to keep the supply chain moving and ensure our customers get their freight on time, all while keeping safety front of mind. They are our no. 1...
Husband and Wife Team, Bobby and Amy, Talk About Sharing Life on the Road
If hitting the open road with your best friend sounds like the life for you, then team professional driving in the trucking industry may be the perfect fit for you. In addition to increased pay and higher priority loads, team driving gives drivers more freedom and...
How Werner Helps in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
It’s estimated that nearly 25 million people are trafficked worldwide. No one is excluded from this threat; with victims including adults and children of all ages, different nationalities and backgrounds. Although the number of persons prosecuted for human trafficking...
