Mar 14, 2017

Blizzard Stella Causes Travel Ban Across the Northeast

Blizzard Stella Causes Travel Ban Across the Northeast

Spring might be next week, but severe winter storm Stella in the Northeast is causing slowdowns and even travel bans from parts of Virginia up through Maine. Brace yourself – Nor’easter is here.

Blizzard Stella

Severe blizzard conditions are hitting the Northeast causing many road closures and delays.

Connecticut Travel Ban

The area is expected to get nearly 22 inches of snow in the coming days.

#CTtraffic: 5am-10am troopers responded to 14 no-injury crashes, 34 motorist assists & 342 calls for service. Travel ban remains in effect. pic.twitter.com/CqKo9ASbvk
– CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) March 14, 2017

Massachusetts Parking Ban

Blizzard Stella conditions -WBZ-TV

#BPDWeatherAlert Snow Emergency declared in Boston. Parking ban in effect as of 7am
– Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 14, 2017

New York Blizzard

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced temporary tractor trailer bans on interstates on I-81, I-84, I-86/Route 17, I-88 and all of the New York State Thruway. The Governor also announced a full travel ban for all of Broome County beginning at 9 am.

Metro-North service will also be suspended at 12 pm due to weather conditions. Currently, MTA New York City bus service remains active but as conditions worsen, bus service may be suspended. Travelers are encouraged to check www.mta.info for service updates and to see when their last inbound or outbound trains will depart.

UPDATE: 16 inches so far with 2-3″ per hour snowfall as of 11 am in Highlands, NY! Drifts 3-4 feet @breakingweather @AccuRayno #blizzard pic.twitter.com/jw4cBNXrHz
– Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) March 14, 2017

Blizzard Warnings for parts of Long Island have been converted to Winter Storm Warnings as more in the way of a wintry mix is expected. pic.twitter.com/4hx357fRYd
– NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) March 14, 2017

Pennsylvania Travel Restrictions

ATTENTION: Starting at 10 p.m. tonight travel restrictions are in place. ⚠️ ❄️ More info. → https://t.co/YG60PdfFSd #Stella #PAWinter pic.twitter.com/fHUmduV3dT
– PennDOT (@PennDOTNews) March 14, 2017

These restrictions will be in place on Interstates 70, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 95, 283, 176, 180, 476, 380 and all expressways not on the interstate system. The Turnpike will have the same restrictions beginning at 10 p.m. Monday from the Bedford Interchange east to NJ and on the entire Northeastern extension.

APU Weight Exemptions

Dec 15, 2016 • Carriers

Grocery Shopping Tips [p]Grocery shopping can be tricky, especially when trying to find quality, healthy food within a budget. As a trucker, being on the road without a proper kitchen doesn't help either.[/p] [p]We all are pressed for time to shop and cook, [a href="https://app.appsflyer.com/com.sixdays.truckerpath?pid=Social Facebook"]especially truck drivers[/a]. Still, we must make it a priority in our life to incorporate healthier habits. In order to eat healthier while staying on a budget, it's important to look for food items that are versatile and complementary. You should buy ingredients that can be combined in different ways to make a wide variety of meals. For example, you should buy one kind of meat that you can use for sandwiches, as an ingredient in a salad and as a main course dinner staple accompanied by grains and vegetables.[/p] [h2]1. Buy Quality Meat[/h2] [p]Save yourself a ton of time and money by choosing to [a href="http://thehungryhauler.com"]buy quality meat[/a] from the grocery store. This doesn’t mean buying the most inedible, misery-inducing meat. Food that doesn’t taste good is hard to eat and can lead us to refer back to unhealthy habits. However, there are cuts of meat available at a large supermarket that are as affordable as ground beef and much higher quality. The main thing is to keep your eyes open and look at the price per pound on the package.[/p] [p]Some regions of North America can buy chicken at a low price, while in others, beef or pork is the cheaper option. Aim for meats under $5.00 per pound. In some areas, this will be very easy, in others, not so much.[/p] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/c1XQxXjS6A5xK" width="480" height="269" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [p]One thing you want to avoid if possible is pre-packaged sliced deli meat. Sure it tastes good, but it costs a fortune and is high in sodium! Not to mention they are mechanically seperated and mixed in with all sorts of animal parts. Typically deli meats are sold in a different unit of measurement to throw you off and keep you from noticing that it often costs $15 to $25 per pound. At that rate, you might as well buy a fancy prime rib dinner to enjoy.[/p] [h2]2. Alternatives to Processed Deli Meats[/h2] [p]We aren't saying you need to become a vegan or avoid red meats. In fact, we're encouraging you to eat meat! The amino acids found in lean proteins are the building blocks for our muscles. There are 20 amino acids in our bodies and the food we eat. Making the correct protein choices can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure as well as reduce the risk of heart disease.[/p] [ul] [li]Lean Ground Beef – Opt for the 90/10 or even better, 93/7 ground beef instead of the fattier 70/30 or 80/20 varieties. No sacrifice in flavor with the correct seasonings and all the savings on unhealthy fats.[/li] [li]Pork Tenderloin – Usually has less than 4g of fat per serving and is great for simple [a href="http://thehungryhauler.com"]Slow Cooker or Crock Pot recipes[/a].[/li] [li]Chicken Breasts instead of thighs and wings – Boneless chicken breasts are less fatty, have more meat and are versatile to use in a variety of recipes.[/li] [/ul] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/bBf6Eams9NmaQ" width="480" height="269" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [h2]3. Choosing the Correct Grains[/h2] [p]While the most effective way would be to bake with a small portable oven, you can easily buy bread, bagels or muffins that taste great and are full of nutritional value. WARNING! You must be careful with store-bought bakery items because often they have a lot of stabilizers and preservatives in them, with processed, less healthy substances. Look at the ingredients lists and choose items that are as simple as possible: whole wheat flour, water, yeast, baking powder, sugar, and milk should comprise most of the list. If you can, choose items that are listed as freshly baked in-store. Try getting products that are whole grains or made with whole wheat flour.[/p] [h2]4. Best Sources of Carbs to Buy[/h2] [p]Surely meat and potatoes are a staple in most households. Although filling and full of essential minerals, there is a hierarchy of which potatoes and carbohydrates are healthiest. [ul] [li]Brown Rice – Contains more fiber and nutrients than white rice and many say it even tastes better.[/li] [li]Sweet Potatoes – The health benefits of sweet potatoes are endless. Full of vitamin B6 to aid the metabolism and heart health, vitamin C for immune enrichment, vitamin D for healthier bones and potassium for muscle recovery and the reduction of swelling.[/li] [li]Oats – Plain old-fashioned oats are full of fiber and help lower cholesterol, much better than Cheerios ever will. Best of all they are easy to make even on-the-road with just a cup of hot water. Top them off with a handful of berries for a balanced and tasty breakfast.[/li] [/ul] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/Qw4X3FwWZ1Ze1wHzbwY" width="480" height="269" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [p]The key to a healthier lifestyle doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. It simply means choosing alternatives when grocery shopping that will be more nutritional, providing you with lasting energy as you travel America hauling freight. Happy Wellness Wednesday![/p] [p]By [a href="http://thehungryhauler.com"]John Heslop[/a][/p]

Jan 17, 2017

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] [video id="jgXh9Vxbx1s"] [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] [p]<iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTruckerPath%2Fvideos%2F1068498406629774%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>[/p] [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] [video id="CzfdW7JQsKw"] [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] [video id="PSr5Dr56VgE"] [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] [p]<iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTruckerPath%2Fvideos%2F988700387942910%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>[/p] [p][i](NOTE: these rankings are based on trucks sold in the U.S. during 2015)[/i][/p] [button-green href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=mostpopulartruck"]Learn More About Trucker Path[/button-green]

Jan 27, 2017 • Community