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Attention: Truckers!

Jack — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:48:28 +0000

Do you have a story to tell, an issue with something going on in the trucking industry, or an interesting subject you want to pose to the industry? My name is Jack Holler, founder of JamGears.com, and I want to hear from you. I would like to publish real stories from actual truckers instead of your ordinary, everyday news we get from other news media.

Feel free to drop me a note at the contact us link or send me an email at Jack@JamGears.com

Remember, my goal is to provide a platform for drivers to tell their side of the story!

Thank you,

Jack Holler

Bright Light Courtesy

Jack — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:29:18 +0000

Who the heck started teaching truck drivers to use their bright lights to show courtesy to other drivers? Has common sense gone out the window? There are so many reasons for drivers to not use bright lights to show a sign of courtesy!

First of all…it not only blinds the driver that’s passing, it also blinds oncoming traffic. When a driver is passing, they usually look in their right hand mirror about the same time one of these idiots use their bright lights to signal them over. Is it that hard to figure out green horns?

Next…do you drivers, who use bright light courtesy, know how much it costs to replace a dimmer switch in trucks these days? Try, hundreds of dollars, goof balls! It only costs a few dollars to replace the on-off switch. Quit being so darn lazy, steering wheel holders!

Finally…It wouldn’t be right without trying to teach the drivers how to do it the right way. So here it is! When another truck is passing you, wait for it to clear, then, use your headlight switch…on or off, depending if its daylight or at night, to signal the passing driver over. If your headlights stay on continuously, use your CB or don’t do anything at all. It’s all about common sense and doing your job the right way. Let’s get it together drivers!

The three C’s in truck driving

Jack — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:19:51 +0000

Communication: Much of the stress and arguing between drivers is due to lack of communication. Turn on the CB’s drivers, talk nice to one another and you’ll be amazed at what we can accomplish! If you don’t want to hear a lot of trash, turn your squelch up so you only hear others in close proximity.

Cooperate: Cooperation between each other goes a long way drivers! When we are more patient with each other and try to solve issues as adults, we start to come together for the good of the industry. That’s when things will start to change. Remember, divisiveness is a sure path to failure!

Consideration: Have consideration for others as we do our jobs. Patience, understanding, and respect towards others can change the way we are perceived as truckers. Our public image is very important to the trucking industry.

JamGears.com

Jack — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:23:44 +0000

Welcome to our updated resource for truckers like you and I.

Here, we will discuss many items like:

Striving for transparency in the trucking industry.
Promoting comradery between truck drivers.
Understanding devisiveness is a sure path to failure.
This site allows drivers to document their experiences on the road.
Write reviews on: Shippers, Receivers, Carriers, Truck Stops, Dealerships, Repair shops… DOT scales.
Truckers stories from the road.
Educational driving tips for truckers.
Safety tips for drivers.
Eating healthy on the road.