Being away from your family can be rough, especially during the holidays when you're out on the road as a truck driver. You may even begin to feel homesick, lonely, and isolated, resulting in a lack of focus and motivation in your job. And we don't want that! Though...

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings families and friends together. But have you ever wondered how all the stores have enough Thanksgiving food, decorations, and items ready for the big holiday? All these products would not be readily available if CDL drivers did not...

It's that time of the year again when you turn your clock back because Daylight Savings Time (DST) is ending, and you "gain" an hour of quality sleep but lose an hour of daylight. As the weather gets colder and darker, it is essential to prepare for the time change on...

Money Savings Tips for Truck Drivers When you’re on the road, you might not be thinking about how much money you spend during a trip. However, as a truck driver, you will frequently be going on trips, and these small spending sprees will add up. Creating a budget and...

you hear the word 401(k), you automatically think about retirement. Like most people, thinking about retirement might be intimidating and overwhelming because you might feel underprepared. However, when you work somewhere that offers 401(k), it is crucial to...

Did you know that Marvel came out with a comic book devoted to a truck driver superhero in the 80s? The comic book was called U.S. 1 and focused on an American trucker named Ulysses Archer, who vowed to track down his enemy, Highwayman, after running him off the road,...

At Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT), we want our employees to be happy and prepared for their retirement, so it is crucial that you understand the benefits of the 401(K) plan and what we offer at MVT. Currently, only 36% of MVT employees are enrolled in the plan,...

For National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate everything that our drivers do for MVT and our country by sharing a beloved tradition of the past. When you think of a semi-truck, you probably reminisce about the times you would try to catch the truck...

Everyone wants to be able to take a drive somewhere and discover a new world. However, sometimes driving and listening to music just doesn’t cut it. Rather than just listen to the same songs on the radio, you can add audiobooks to your entertainment to get you through...

Focusing on the road is extremely important for any driver, especially for truck drivers. Truck drivers are more likely to become fatigued, bored, and drowsy due to being on the road for hours, which can immensely impact driving skills. Rather than force yourself to...