Jul 22, 2020 • Carriers

Tips to Maximize Your Trucker Path Experience

Tips to Maximize Your Trucker Path Experience

With the vast array of features aimed to improve your trucking experience, truckers should take advantage of what the Trucker Path app has to offer. In this article, we’ll help you master the art of Trucker Path. Check out these 3 tips on how to maximize your Trucker Path experience.

1. Double tapping the places filter

This allows you to display the places you want on your location.

2. Adding locations/places to your favorites

This feature saves all your favorite locations or places so you can access them easier at a later time.

3. Switch to satellite view

You’ll be able to visualize the parking lot size and you may spot some obstacles too!

Try it out yourself! Click this LINK to get you started.

By Aldous Aldwin

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Trucker Spotlight - Tierra Allen <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em> <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/ts-tierra_young-blog-1.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Tierra Allen</strong>, AKA The Sassy Trucker on Youtube. She's been driving for 3 1/2 years now. She enjoys driving and traveling the world and wanted to drive a truck since she was 18. Let's get to more about Tierra and her sassy life of trucking. <h2></h2> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3> I decided to become a truck driver because I like the flexible schedule. I like the fact that i don’t have a boss looking over my shoulder 24/7. Most importantly i get paid to travel. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3> I’ve noticed more and more women are getting into trucking. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/ts-tierra_young-blog-2.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3> I decided to make a Youtube channel to share my experiences with everyone and to encourage and influence others to decide if they want to become a truck driver. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3> Whenever I get lonely, I talk on the phone with friends and listen to podcasts and music. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/ts-tierra_young-blog-3.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3> Us truck drivers put our health at risk because we high a high chance of catching Covid19 because we are driving cross country. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What's your favorite Truck Brand / Model?</strong></h3> My favorite truck is the Kenworth Studio Sleeper . <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/ts-tierra_young-blog-4.jpg" alt=""] <h3><strong>Aside from being a trucker, any other things you dream of doing?</strong></h3> I want to become an actor. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What's the best truck stop for you?</strong></h3> The best truck stop for me is Petro truck stop. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3> As a female, I encounter a lot of harassment, hate, and other truckers underestimating me because I am in a male dominated field. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/ts-tierra_young-blog-5.jpg" alt=""] <h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3> I dislike how some cars tend to cut truck drivers off. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are your trucker essentials when you drive?</strong></h3> Dash cam, GPS, bluetooth headset, refrigerator, microwave, sleeper bag, emergency bag, and boots. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3> What I enjoy the most about <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> is the fueling feature. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3> Be prepared to work in crazy weather conditions. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3> They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSassyTrucker/videos">Youtube Channel, The Sassy Trucker</a>. <h2></h2> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/20ZfEa9_J88" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h2></h2> Hope you guys enjoy! <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3>

Nov 05, 2020 • Carriers

Lease Purchase Trucking [p]If you're a company driver, lease purchase trucking is a way for you to become an owner operator and eventually be your own boss, but consider all the factors before signing on. [/p] [h2] Lease Purchase Trucking[/h2] [p] You might consider a lease purchase trucking agreement if you've been a company driver for a few years now and you like the idea of <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/how-to-become-an-owner-operator/">becoming an owner operator</a> in order to earn more and create a more flexible schedule, right? We don't blame you! [/p] [p] The road to becoming an owner operator and running your own trucking company can be a bumpy one (though not nearly as bad as some of the California interstates) but as long as you understand the costs and have a plan, you can indeed succeed! [/p] [h2] What is Lease Purchase Trucking? [/h2] [p] Lease purchase trucking is when a carrier decides to become an owner operator by making payments on a truck leased to a trucking company. This end goal is to pay off the truck, generate a reputation for being a reliable carrier and then once the truck payments and term agreement expire, you can venture out to grow your <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/how-to-start-a-trucking-company/">trucking company</a>. [/p] [p] Lease truck payments can range anywhere from $300 to upward of $1,200 per week depending on if you choose a used or new truck and the trucking company you sign on with. [/p] [h2] Things to Consider in a Lease Purchase [/h2] [p] Trucks, like any piece of equipment, will require repairs and the costs to cover are the responsibility of the owner-operator. Truck repair costs can be up to $17,000 annually for an average OTR truck driver logging 100,000 miles. Therefore you must be extra cautious when considering a used truck lease purchase. [/p] [p]If the truck is used, be certain to review the repair records of the truck and double-check if another driver previously ran the truck as a lease. These might seem like common sense but being thorough in your examination of a used truck can save you from making a potentially disastrous mistake. [/p] [p]When you agree to a truck lease purchase, the company you sign with will ultimately decide your revenue because they decide your loads. Make certain that there is ample freight available and check load boards like <em>Truckloads</em> for regions and routes that they want you to haul through to see if there are enough loads to haul. [/p] [p] Keep in mind which <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/types-of-truck-freight/">type of truck freight</a> equipment you will be hauling. On average, flatbed loads are the highest paying truck load with freight often being oversized heavy machinery or other large goods for construction. [/p] [p] While most drivers haul dry van, consider the type of truck equipment you'll be using and if the company has the loads for it regularly or not. This can have a tremendous impact on your success as you transition for lease trucking into running your own trucking company. [/p] [h2] Use Truckloads Free Load Board [/h2] [p] As we mentioned before, you can use our free load board <em>Truckloads</em> to search for loads based on location and equipment type to double-check that there are ample loads available in a given area and for a specific freight type. Once you finish paying off your leased truck and have your <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/trucking-authority/">own trucking authority</a> without being signed to a company, you can use Truckloads to help you find the perfect loads to fit your needs. [/p] [video id=snyBYpnuhWw] [button text="Try Truckloads for Free" href="https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=truckfreight&utm_campaign=Aug10" width="250px"]

Oct 19, 2017 • Carriers

Trucker Path App Update Version 4.1.4: Improved GPS and Navigation <h2></h2> <h3></h3> Good morning Trucker Path users! <h2></h2> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up2.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up2-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5133" /></a> <h2></h2> We’re excited to rollout the latest version 4.1.4 of Trucker Path in the App Stores (<a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathdroid">Play Store</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathios">Apple</a>). We’ve focused our attention on the GPS/navigation aspect. <h2></h2> <strong>1. Place of Interest Search Ability</strong> <h2></h2> We've added the ability to search for a place-of-interest along your trip, and avoid going out of route when finding stops/rest areas. <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up4.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up4-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5135" /></a> <h2></h2> <strong>2. Added Information on Places-of-Interest during Navigation</strong> <h2></h2> During navigation, you can check detailed information on places-of-interest, and route to them. Previously you were only able to see the card-style preview of places. <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <strong>3. Improved “Last Mile” Destination Accuracy.</strong> <h2></h2> Sometimes the geolocation of the destination waypoint is marked at the center of a place. There have been issues where the routing will take you on a loop/veer off track. We’ve updated the algorithm so it will route you to the primary entrance for trucks, for improved accuracy. <h2></h2> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up1.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up1-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5132" /></a> <h2></h2> <strong>4. Truck Restricted Roads</strong> <h2></h2> Navigation screen will show truck restricted roads <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up3.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/up3-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5134" /></a> <h2></h2> <strong>5. Remove Stopovers</strong> <h2></h2> Added the ability to easily remove stopovers during an active trip <h2></h2> <h2></h2> We thank you for your continued support! More feature updates in the pipeline for the next release cycle! If you have any suggestions please let our team know at community@truckerpath.com, we're actively looking for user suggestions! <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h4>By The Trucker Path Team</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3>

Jul 13, 2020 • Carriers