Why Google Maps Is Not a Truck GPS for Professional Drivers
Passenger-car directions can ignore the restrictions that determine whether a commercial truck legally and safely fits the route
Robert Phillips
Highway Miles Blog
Safety Tips
Practical safety guidance for professional truck drivers, including low-clearance awareness, route verification and crash prevention.
Do You Spot the 12’6” Bridge Before the GPS Warns You?
How professional drivers recognize low-clearance danger before one wrong turn becomes a costly bridge strike
Robert Phillips
Truck Parking in 2026: Why More Spaces Matter to the Whole Delivery Day
Truck parking is an industry capacity issue. See how parking access affects delivery planning and what drivers and dispatchers can do together.
Robert Phillips
After a Record-Hot Summer, Keep Weather in Your Fall Trucking Plan
Fall trucking still calls for careful weather planning. Review conditions along the route, stopping options, and official alerts before departure.
Robert Phillips
Cargo Fraud in 2026: Verify a Delivery Change Before Changing the Route
Cargo criminals can exploit fake dispatch messages and delivery changes. Learn a practical verification routine before rerouting a shipment.
Robert Phillips
How to Find Safe Truck Parking Before Your Clock Runs Out
Build a parking plan early, protect your available hours and keep legal backup locations ready
Robert Phillips