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All of this led us to take a closer look at what life is like for today’s drivers. We  found it interesting to hear their stories and see how they live and work in small spaces on the road. Here is just a sampling of the very cool sleeper cabs we found, along with drivers and some sales professionals we “met”. We thank them for allowing us to take a peek into their homes.

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Some commercial insurers offer a direct discount for having dahscams. Dash cams reduce overall risk and streamline the claims process resulting in lower premiums. Commercial trucks are often the targets of criminals staging crashes or personal injury incidents because commercial pockets tend to be deeper than individuals, and some commercial trucks follow a predictable routine. Having video footage speeds up the claims process resulting in less vehicle down time, quicker reimbursement, and less time spent “testifying”.

He used to prepare his meals using a lunch box oven as many truckers do. He could not make pasta or rice, and the lunch box oven is not the greatest way to prepare vegetables. With so many homeless people on the road, he gets great satisfaction doing little things like baking a cake or providing a meal for a homeless person in need. He believes that when drivers eat healthier and get a wider variety of fresh foods, they will be stronger, happier and more alert, making the road a healthier and more comfortable workplace for truckers and a safer place for all of us.