TRUCKERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Some people think Social Media is for teenage girls and Justin Bieber fans (same thing), but there is a place for Truckers. Social Media is evolving to allow truckers to stay entertained and informed. Here are some great ways you can utilize Social Media

Found this great break down of the social media options and what they are used for.

STAY CONNECTED WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

It is no secret that the road can sometimes get lonely. Social media can help fill your down time by allowing you to communicate with friends and family in a fun and interactive way. You can play games, chat, video chat, or just post funny pictures to keep the connection while on the road. Experiment and see what you have the most fun using.

BE ENTERTAINED

Laughing is a great way to spend free time. Social Media provides laughs for every style of humor. Make some profiles and connect with the people that make you laugh the most. Our Pinterest page Humor for the Road might be what you are looking for! Follow your favorite bands (Justin Bieber perhaps... nah) or a page dedicated to your passion. The entertainment options are endless with social media.

BE INFORMED

Fantastic Facebook pages like OOIDA and Twitter accounts like @HealthyTrucking keep truckers informed on a wide range of topics. Healthy Trucking provides fantastic tips on getting or staying healthy. OOIDA pages allow you to stay up to date with legislation and events that could affect your trucking business. Knowledge is power and social media brings you the knowledge.

BE SAFE

Social Media can provide you with early warnings. You can check weather issues before you hit the road. Twitter accounts like @TruckerSafety dedicate all posts to keeping truckers safe. Stolen truck warnings and terrible road condition warnings just add to the reasons why you should pick up multiple social media account.

BE ENGAGED WITH YOUR INDUSTRY

The trucking industry is essentially a big family. Social Media allows you to engage with other people and companies within the industry. Ask advice or find out about new deals you should take advantage of. Recommend companies and help younger truckers avoid pittfalls that hurt you when you started out. Start a blog just get out there and become a bigger part of this industry!

Long story short is that social media has something to provide to the trucking industry. Get out there and find the sites and apps that work for you.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE TRUCKERS AND REMEBER TO KEEP ON ROLLIN'

Financial Carrier Services, Inc.

The Truck Factoring Experts