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How to approach mental health in trucking...
In the last 10 years, the stigma around mental health has disintegrated as more and more people are talking about its effects, revealing how mental health is an essential part of everyday life. But in trucking, that hasn’t necessarily been the case.
Kirleen Neely, CEO of Neely Counseling Center, experienced firsthand the lack of resources within the trucking industry for mental health. Neely’s husband worked in transportation for more than 15 years, and when she saw a gaping hole in the industry, she decided to fill it.

Check out this SUV's death-defying pass attempt caught on trucker's dash cam...
A Canadian trucker shared heart-stopping dash cam footage of a motorist’s ill-advised passing attempt.
The video was captured on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Doyles and shared on Twitter on December 6 by trucker Tony Power.
In the quick clip, an SUV driver comes close to causing a devastating head-on crash with an oncoming semi while trying to pass Power’s truck on a double yellow line.

Cargo theft up as thieves take advantage of increased traffic, idled shipments...
Cargo that finally makes its way out of backlogged ports is being aggressively targeted by criminals eyeing containers filled with everything from home appliances and electronic goods to apparel and more.
Union Pacific recently reported a rash of cargo container break-ins as shipments were being transported out of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach through downtown LA.

How to Start a Successful Trucking Business (14-Step Checklist)...
With more people in the U.S. ordering products online, the shipping and delivery industries are booming. The country relies on truckers to get products delivered on time. That’s why now is a good time to start your own trucking business. You can hire drivers, make more money, and even start saving for retirement (and a vacation).
10 steps to start a successful trucking business
Trucking is a profitable industry. Trucks deliver about 70% of products across the U.S. worth about $700 billion. This opens opportunities for driving revenue and profits to your trucking business, whether you’re an owner or owner-operator.

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