Tricks of the Trade in
the Trucking Industry:
Trade Secrets to Save You Money

Experienced professional truck drivers have picked up "tricks of the trade" over the years to help them with the operation of their trucks. Some trade secrets are self-taught; others are learned from fellow drivers.

Do you have a great "trick of the trade"? Share it!

Mike Simons has over 10 years of professional driving experience and shares these extremely handy tips to help you save time or money or both:

We even have a page on how to get rid of flies -- both the common housefly and fruit flies -- in your truck..

Money saving tip: By using these time-tested tips, you may be able to save a significant amount of time, money and aggravation down the road. For example, Mike is able to avoid any and all fines associated with having too much weight on a particular set of axles on his truck by "scaling out" or "axling out" his truck.

Have A Great Idea for Tricks of the Trade?

Do you have a great "trick of the trade" idea that has helped you save money on your truck? Perhaps it involved fixing a broken or stuck part. Or it could be something that you've found useful that will help other professional drivers. Share it!