Highway Miles Blog
Truck Driver Safety
Published Highway Miles blog posts in this topic.
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
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
How to Plan a Truck Route: The 15-Minute Pre-Trip Check
A practical truck route planner routine for low bridges, safe parking, fuel stops, and realistic ETAs.
Intelligent Truck GPS: What Smarter Trucking Navigation Should Do
The six signals that turn truck GPS navigation from a moving map into a safer, more useful co-driver.
Trucker Appreciation Week 2026: Free Meals, Deals, and Driver Giveaways
A verified guide to free meals, driver discounts, rewards offers, appreciation events, and sweepstakes running September 13–19, 2026.
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
Why Truck Drivers Use Garmin, Trucker Path and Google Maps at the Same Time
Why professional drivers run multiple navigation tools—and how to use each one safely
Tips for New CDL Drivers: Advice From Experienced Truck Drivers
Lessons every rookie should learn before their first long haul