Mia Schaefer, Author at Trux Parking

20 Nov

Fleet Manager Job Responsibilities: Keeping Every Truck on Track

November 20, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: A fleet manager oversees a company’s fleet of commercial vehicles. Their job responsibilities include supervising drivers,...

20 Nov

Outdoor Storage

What’s the Best Storage Solution for Construction Equipment?

December 16, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: Proper construction equipment storage protects machinery from theft, corrosion, and operational downtime. Using secure out...

17 Oct

Truck Driving Information

FMCSA Phasing Out MC Numbers 2025: What Drivers Need to Know

October 17, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: FMCSA plans to retire MC numbers and rely solely on USDOT numbers for identification. The update will simplify registratio...

17 Oct

Truck Driving Information

Highest Paying Truck Driving Jobs

March 24, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: The highest paying truck driving jobs reward skill, risk, and responsibility. Positions like owner-operators, team drivers...

25 Sep

Truck Driving Information

What is a CSA Score: A Complete Guide for New Truckers

September 25, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: A CSA score is a safety rating system used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to evaluate motor carriers a...

25 Sep

Truck Driving Information

Best Semi Truck Brands: A Complete Comparison

September 25, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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At a Glance: The best semi-truck brands include Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, and International. Each brings its own ...

20 Aug

Truck Driving Information

Where Can I Park My Semi Truck? A Complete Guide to Safe Overnight Parking

March 24, 2026
By Mia Schaefer
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The Short Answer: Semi trucks can park at truck stops, rest areas, designated commercial parking lots, and some industrial areas. Howev...

20 Aug

Truck Driving Information

The Truck Driver Shortage: Understanding the Crisis and Its Impact

August 20, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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The Short Answer: The U.S. trucking industry faces a significant truck driver shortage that leaves thousands of trucks sitting idle and...

17 Jul

Truck Driving Information

What are Deadhead Miles: Deadhead Miles Meaning

July 17, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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The Short Answer: Deadhead miles are the distance a truck drives without carrying cargo, typically after delivering a load. These empty...

17 Jul

Truck Driving Rules

How to Become a Truck Driver: A Complete Guide

July 17, 2025
By Mia Schaefer
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The Short Answer: Becoming a truck driver requires obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), which involves meeting basic requirem...