Mia Schaefer, Author at TRUX Parking

05 Nov

What Causes Truckers Knee and How to Treat It

November 5, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Truckers knee is knee pain that builds up from long hours of pressing pedals and sitting with a bent knee. It can involve...

05 Nov

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What Is OTR Trucking and How Does It Work

November 5, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: OTR trucking, short for over the road, is long-haul driving that moves freight across the country, often across many state...

27 Sep

TRUX News

How Many Miles Per Gallon Does a Semi Truck Get?

September 27, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Most loaded Class 8 trucks average somewhere around 6 to 7 miles per gallon. Newer equipment that is run well can reach 8 ...

08 Sep

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What Is a Reefer Trailer? Reefer vs. Dry Van Explained

September 8, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: A reefer is a refrigerated trailer built to haul perishable goods that have to stay cold or frozen, like produce, meat, da...

17 Aug

Truck Driving Information

Cargo Theft Is Surging: How Truck Drivers Can Protect Their Load (and Where to Park)

September 8, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Cargo theft is climbing fast, and thieves have changed how they work. Instead of breaking into trailers, many now use frau...

19 Jun

Truck Driving Information

Freight Broker vs. Dispatcher: What’s the Difference?

June 19, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: A freight broker is an FMCSA-licensed middleman who connects a shipper’s freight with a motor carrier. The broker earns th...

19 Jun

Truck Driving Information, Truck Driving Rules

Understanding 34-Hour Restart Rules and Where to Park During Reset

June 19, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Federal rules cap a professional truck driver's hours each week, often called the 70-hour clock. The 34-hour restart is th...

22 May

Truck Driving Information

How to Stay Healthy on the Road: Nutrition and Exercise Tips for Truck Drivers

May 22, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while trucking is one of the biggest challenges that comes with long hours behind the whee...

22 May

Truck Driving Information

ELD Mandate Explained: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

May 22, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: The ELD (electronic logging device) mandate is a federal regulation that requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to use ...

16 Apr

Truck Driving Information

Trailer Drop Yard vs. Truck Parking: What’s the Difference?

April 16, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: A trailer drop yard is a dedicated lot where professional drivers can disconnect a trailer and leave it without the cab pr...