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Trip Planning for Truck Drivers: 6 Tips for Success

March 14th, 2022

Angela Wainright

Angela began her career at ATS in 2003. In her tenure here, she’s been a driver manager and an operations manager and she’s worked in driver services. She’s currently the director of vans operations.

Do you often find yourself running late to deliveries? 

Do you find yourself struggling to find a place to fuel up or take your break?

Are you driving out of route, adding miles to your trip, in order to find a place to park for the night?

Are you receiving repeated Hours of Service violations?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’d like to ask you just one more question. Do you wake up in the morning with a plan for the day, or do you wake up 15 minutes before you need to get on the road and “wing it?”

Chances are, if you’re choosing to “wing it” and waking up only a few minutes before you need to start driving for the day, you’re probably running into some problems along the way. 

Without a good trip plan that helps get you from point A to E and everywhere in-between, you’re more likely to run into trouble during your trip. You may run into bad weather halfway to your destination, stumble upon road construction that puts you in stop-and-go traffic for several hours or fail to find a parking spot at the truck stop. 

These little hiccups can lead to bigger problems, such as violating your Hours of Service under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and negatively impacting your CSA score. Or, having to reschedule a missed pick-up or delivery, contributing to lost time and money. 

But if you’re new to over-the-road (OTR) trucking or you don’t have experience with trip planning, it can be hard to know where to start.

I’ve been in the trucking industry since 2003, where it’s been my job to support drivers and give them the tools they need to succeed. I’m happy to provide you with all my best tips so that you can succeed, too. 

When you finish reading this blog, you’ll know how to create an effective trip plan that will help you: 

• Efficiently and successfully complete your trip from beginning to end 
• Plan for unforeseen circumstances
• Prevent late pickups or deliveries 
• Prevent Hours of Service violations

Most importantly, you’ll feel confident that you have all the tools you need to successfully create a trip plan. 

The 6 Fundamentals of Truck Driver Trip Planning 

When you’re trip planning, you need to consider six important variables:

• What’s the best route to reach your final destination for the day?
• How many miles can you drive each day?
• What is the weather forecast?
• How many hours do you have on your clock?
• Where do you need to stop for fuel, breaks, meals, load securement checks, etc.? 
• Where will you park for the night?

I’ll cover each of these variables more in-depth. 

1. Plan Your Route

First thing’s first: Where are you going? Are you picking up and delivering same-day or are you traveling a longer distance over a few days?

You’ll need to compare your delivery date and total miles for the load with your Hours of Service to determine how far you can drive each day. 

Then it’s time to grab your trusty map or your GPS and plan your route. When you receive your load assignment, you may receive a generic route to get you there, but you’ll want to check for things like road closures, low bridges, high traffic areas and tolls. If you’re hauling an over-dimensional load, you’ll need to ensure you’re following the permits issued to you on permitted roads. 

Anticipating construction and detours on your route can be the difference between being on time for pick-up or delivery and being late. 

Keep in mind that if you’re just looking at Google Maps, the route it’s showing you may not work for a commercial vehicle. You may not be able to drive on some of the roads it recommends and you may not arrive as quickly as it estimates.

Think about the time of day you’ll be traveling through certain areas. What kind of traffic conditions will you run into? Can you leave a little earlier to avoid rush hour? Can you go around major cities with minimal out of route miles rather than straight through them? Try to plan your route and start time to maximize your drive time.

2. Determine How Many Miles You Can Drive

As a truck driver driving on highways, you can typically cover about 50 miles in one hour. That means if you plan to drive for about 10 hours each day — as many drivers do — you can cover approximately 500 miles in one day. 

The number of miles you can drive each day is dependent upon your Hours of Service availability. 

3. Know Where your Hours of Service Stand

Your Hours of Service should be top of mind when you’re making your trip plan. 

How many hours are on your 11, 14 and 70? More specifically, how many hours of on-duty and drive time do you have remaining for the day and the week? Hours of Service violations are serious and they’re put in place for a reason: to keep you and the motoring public safe. 

Plan how many hours you can drive each day based upon your Hours of Service availability. For instance, if you only have eight hours left on your 14-hour clock for the day, and you can only drive 50 miles in an hour, you can’t plan on driving over 400 miles for the day. You simply don’t have enough time on your clock to drive that far and safely and comfortably stop for the day.

You should give yourself plenty of leeway when it comes to your hours. Consider what time you will arrive at your final destination for the night if everything goes your way, and then pad your timeline. It might take longer to fuel up than expected. An accident might pop up and keep you stuck in traffic an hour longer than you planned for. Setting timelines that are too tight can set you up for failure and stress you out trying to reach impossible deadlines. Set realistic expectations.

When you add some wiggle room to your trip plan, you can not only prevent Hours of Service violations , but you can also decrease some of your stress. If your clock is ticking and you’re not as close to your final destination for the night as you need to be, you can start making mistakes because you’re stressed and frustrated. 

4. Check the Weather

What does the weather forecast look like on the way to your destination? Check the weather forecast when you make your trip plan and during your breaks as you make your way to your destination. There are many great apps out there to assist with identifying bad weather.

Your route may take you through inclement weather — whether that’s wind, rain or snow. Having a plan ahead of time, before you reach the bad weather, sets you up for success. 

Can you leave a little earlier or a little later to miss the weather? Can you adjust your route and go around the storm? You can’t always avoid bad weather or road conditions. In those situations, you’ll need to remove yourself from the roadways and wait for conditions to improve. 

As soon as you know that you’re going to encounter poor weather, give your dispatcher a call. Communicate and come up with a plan together. You shouldn’t be driving in poor weather conditions, so having a good communication plan is necessary. 

5. Plan your Breaks and Fuel Stops

You’re required to take one 30-minute break during the day. You’ll also likely need to fuel up throughout the day. You’ll save time and maximize your Hours of Service by coordinating your break location with your fuel stop location, avoiding the need to make an extra stop for one or the other. 

Consider how much fuel you have and how far that will get you. How many times will you need to stop during your trip to fuel up? 

Consider your route when you’re planning your breaks. Choose truck stops that are along your route. Make a list of backup options as well. Some truck stops may be busier than others and you might have to wait to fuel up. Having a backup option nearby will save you time. You won’t have to find a different truck stop on the fly or drive out of route to find another spot to fuel.

6. Plan your Stopping Point For the Day

Truck stops can fill up early, so it’s important that you plan where you’ll stop for the night. Make a list of a few options where you can park. Some locations will allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance for a minimal fee.

The last thing you want is to have to park illegally somewhere or get an Hours of Service violation because you’re driving around trying to find a parking spot. 

Tools for Trip Planning Success

There are specific tools that truck drivers like you use to assist them with trip planning. 

Communicate with your Dispatcher and the Customer

Your dispatcher should be your number one resource. They’re there to support you first and foremost. If you’re struggling with trip planning, call them. They can plan a trip with you until you feel comfortable doing it on your own. 

It’s also helpful to call your shipper or receiver in advance. As soon as you’re dispatched on a load, give them a call. Ask them about their location and if there’s a specific route you need to take to ensure you can safely maneuver into the location. Ask about overnight parking availability and amenities. Do they have facilities (i.e. restrooms) to keep you comfortable if you park there overnight?

Download Apps to Assist You

If you’re looking for a little extra help, there are apps that can provide the assistance you’re looking for. Consider apps like Trucker Path or Trucker Tools to help you find nearby truck stops, weigh stations, fuel stops and parking spots. GasBuddy lets you compare fuel prices. Download state 511 apps for weather, road and traffic conditions.

Utilize Trucker Trip Planning Worksheets 

Your dispatcher can provide you with worksheets to help you trip plan. The worksheets have a list of questions, including your delivery date, how many hours you can drive, how many miles you plan to drive, how much fuel you have, where you plan to stop and what the weather and road conditions look like. 

It’s a good idea to get in the habit of filling out a worksheet — or at least sketching out your trip plan — daily.

Make Trip Planning a Routine

You’ll only be successful with your trip planning if you make it a routine and do it every day. 

The earlier you can finish your trip plan, the better. It’s a great idea to trip plan at night, right after you shut down. That way, when you wake up, you have a plan for the day.

Review your trip plans after the fact. Did everything go as planned? What did you learn? What could you do better next time?

The more experience you have trip planning, the better you’ll get at it and the less time it’ll take you to do it each day. Through trial and error, you’ll figure out which truck stops are the best, which areas to avoid, how much time you need to give yourself for fuel stops and more. 

Maximizing Your Hours of Service 

Everyone makes mistakes; no driver is perfect. Sometimes we miss a delivery window or we don’t anticipate something on the road. But you don’t want to develop that bad reputation over time. 

A solid trip plan can not only help you deliver your loads on time and avoid Hours of Service violations, but it can also eliminate some of your stress and distraction on the road. 

Trip planning goes hand in hand with maximizing your Hours of Service . If you’re looking to make the most out of every single day that you’re out on the road, be sure to trip plan and practice maximizing your Hours of Service.

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Review record of duty status (RODS) examples based on 30 different scenarios related to the Federal hours of service (HOS) regulations in Part 395 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Each example includes: 

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Posted: March 25, 2024 | Last updated: March 25, 2024

What Will Happen During The Solar Eclipse On April 8?

Studies confirm that the moon will move to a certain position on April 8. That position will consist of the entire disc shape of the sun being blocked within several states throughout the U.S.

The early afternoon hours for millions of people will essentially be forced into a state of darkness when that happens.

What Areas Will Be Affected By Solar Eclipse?

The path of totality will reportedly start in Mexico when the solar eclipse begins. It will then extend across Texas and Oklahoma. It will pass through Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Hampshire as well.

Reports show that it will also head to Maine. The eclipse will also head over the North Atlantic as well.

Large Crowds Expected To Visit The Path Of Totality

The solar eclipse is expected to draw massive crowds of interested onlookers throughout the United States. Many people will want to be able to see the solar eclipse take place firsthand as witnesses.

This is one of the reasons why a growing number of officials throughout the nation have made their concerns known - especially among their respective citizens.

Concern Grows About 'Enormous Strain' Expected For Local Hospitals, Roadways

There will likely be an "enormous strain" placed on congested roadways and local hospitals during the event. This has been the source of concern for a lot of officials when it comes to the availability of public safety resources.

Several states have even reminded their residents of the need to fill up their gas tanks and stock up on groceries as the day of the solar eclipse quickly approaches. There will also be a need to fill medical prescriptions in advance due to the projected traffic increases.

NY State Police: 'Cellular Networks May Be Overloaded by High Volume'

The New York State Police issued a press release on Tuesday that consisted of a list of concerns that troopers had about the eclipse. The event is expected to place a major strain on cell towers throughout the local areas that will be impacted.

According to the press release, "cellular networks may be overloaded by high volume." If that takes place, phone calls may get dropped or not go through at all.

AT and T Said Eclipse 'Will Have No Direct Operational Impact' On Wireless Network

AT and T has apparently worked hard behind the scenes to keep customers connected. The company recently issued a statement confirming that they are fully prepared to handle the demand associated with the eclipse.

According to the statement, "the eclipse itself will have no direct operational impact" on the wireless network. AT and T further confirmed that the system has "drastically changed" since the last time a solar eclipse occurred in 2017.

AT and T Employee Suggests Using WIFI Connection For Media Sharing

Damon Mack, an assistant manager that works for AT and T, suggested that people use Wi-Fi connections during the event when sharing media. He recommended connecting to Wi-Fi to help "upload those pictures and send those pictures and videos."

Service could slow down drastically within certain areas during the event. This is especially the case in the heavily-congested areas that will have the most visitors.

T-Mobile Increased 'Investments In Network Hardening' To Reduce Interruptions

T-Mobile also went above and beyond with preventative measures to protect its cell phone service as well. The company issued a statement that referenced the "investments in network hardening by more than 30%" made over the past two years.

The goal of these changes is to prevent or at least reduce service interruptions that occur during inclement weather, disasters and other major events.

T-Mobile Is Working 'Hand-In-Hand' With State, Local Authorities

T-Mobile President of Technology Ulf Ewaldsson addressed the concerns in a statement as well. According to Ewaldsson, the network is "working hand-in-hand with state and local authorities" to address the "anticipated surge in network traffic."

The company is currently focused on trying to "guarantee seamless connectivity for all."

There Could Also Be An Increase In 911 Emergency Calls Made

Another expectation is that there will be an increase in 911 calls that are made in the days leading up to the solar eclipse in addition to the day of the event. Drivers could also become gridlocked in traffic to the extent where they have to wait up to 12 hours before they finally get home.

Students may even become trapped in school buses during periods of heavily-congested traffic. Further reports suggest that the change could prompt police to encourage schools to end school early or close down all together.

Emergency Operation Plan Designed By NY State Police, Other Agencies

An emergency operation plan has reportedly been developed by the New York State Police in addition to collaborative efforts from state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Other transportation and emergency service agencies have also been brought in to assist with the development and enforcement of this plan.

The Planning Process Should 'Minimize Any Negative Effects' Associated With Event

The New York State Police explained the overall plan and purpose of the emergency action plan in its press release. For instance, the agency stated that the purpose is "to address the potential impacts within the North Country."

In addition, it will "minimize any negative effects associated with such a large influx of visitors to the local area."

Strike Teams Will Be Used To Monitor Traffic, Offer Rapid Responses

Strike Teams will also be used to monitor traffic. Due to the strategic deployment of these teams, they will be able to "respond rapidly to any issues that may interfere with the safe flow of traffic."

Another concern is the timing associated with incidents that do take place regardless of the preventative measures put in place. For instance, the Strike Teams will be focused on exactly how they can ensure the "quick clearance of any incidents."

Next Solar Eclipse After April 8 Not Expected Until 2044

Many people will have to wait quite a while for another solar eclipse to come around if they happen to miss this one. Studies have confirmed that it will be last one until 2044.

The very next eclipse is currently scheduled to occur on April 8, 2024 at 12:23 p.m. in North Texas. It will then end at 3:02pm. Those on the path of totality will just need to look up at the sky and enjoy the show.

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The April total solar eclipse could snarl traffic for hours across thousands of miles

Millions of Americans will be looking to the sky during a rare total solar eclipse on April 8, and experts warn the excitement could create dangerous and busy traffic conditions as people pack into the narrow band of the country with the best view.

"Pack your patience, whether traveling a great distance or locally, people will be out and about to catch a glimpse of the eclipse," said Aixa Diaz, a spokesperson for the American Automobile Association.

Roads could be especially packed at the center of the eclipse's path as Americans who want the best view crowd into cities, towns and remote areas, many without the infrastructure to handle big crowds.

A similar scenario played out in 2017 during the nation's last total solar eclipse , where congestion in some areas lasted for up to 13 hours after the totality of the eclipse, according to Transportation Research News , a National Research Council publication. An analysis of traffic patterns from that year suggests that the worst of the traffic — both on big interstates and rural backroads — will kick off after the eclipse ends and everyone tries to exit all at once.

This year, in Ohio's Lorain County, county officials are warning residents to be aware about the increase in visitors, traffic and jammed roads — and possible cell phone signal drops.

“What we could have is crowds here that we’re not used to,” wrote Dave Freeman, the director of Lorain County Emergency Management. “We’re not set up infrastructure-wise for that, we don’t have the roads.”

Where will traffic be the worst during 2024 total solar eclipse?

Roads in states where sky gazers will travel to see the centerline of totality will be most prone to traffic jams.

Even though Oklahoma only has a small corner of the state in the path of totality, the state "is expected to receive an influx of anywhere from 17,000 to 66,000 visitors to watch the solar eclipse," reads an announcement from Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Officials there are warning residents "the large influx of visitors to southeastern Oklahoma could overwhelm and backup the area's road systems," including two-lane highways passing through small towns.

They advise residents to expect hotels and visiting areas at maximum capacity, increased traffic and delays in deliveries.

A coast-to-coast traffic nightmare What will the solar eclipse mean for drivers?

The last total solar eclipse snarled US traffic

Wyoming Department of Transportation spokesman Doug McGee said more than 536,000 cars filled the state's streets after the eclipse in 2017 and the state highway system "was taxed like it’s never been before," The Denver Post reported.

And "travel from Casper, Wyoming, to Denver, Colorado—normally a 4-hour trip—took 10 hours or more," according to an analysis of traffic from Transportation Research News.

The analysis's author Jonathan Upchurch said most sky gazers traveled to the paths of totality by car, "roadways experienced very little traffic congestion on the days leading up to totality" and "almost every Interstate route passing through the path of totality showed red on Google Traffic maps" after the eclipse reached totality.

The 2017 traffic woes followed warnings from officials .

Be careful if you're driving during the eclipse

Texas state officials are also warning drivers to "be on alert for distracted pedestrians looking to the sky." They also say drivers should not wear eclipse glasses, which block out most light, while driving.

What time is the solar eclipse? Search your ZIP code for a viewing guide

Officials there and elsewhere along the solar eclipse's line of totality are recommending drivers keep their headlights on, be mindful of pedestrians on the road and even stock up on essentials like fuel and food ahead of the eclipse.

AAA, which insures drivers across the country, is also warning people that sky gazers looking for a good view of the eclipse will be on the roads. They recommend drivers put their sun visors in their cars down to block their view of the sun and watch closely for pedestrian traffic.

How should Americans prepare for traffic jams?

AAA and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol suggest several ways Americans can prepare for traffic jams related to the solar eclipse:

• Plan ahead so you don't have to travel to errands or appointments around when the eclipse is happening.
• Don't pull over on the side of a road or highway to view the eclipse — Find a parking area instead.
• Fuel up before the eclipse and have some essentials on hand while traveling

When and where can you view the 2024 total solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun's light , leading to a period of partial or full darkness on Earth.

The path of totality, where the sun is fully blocked, in the U.S. begins in Texas and the eclipse starts around 1:27 p.m. local time.

Cities on the centerline of the April 8 eclipse include Dallas, Texas , Cleveland, Ohio and Buffalo, New York, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Contributing: Ashley May, Janet Loehrke, Ramon Padilla and Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY

Contact Kayla Jimenez at [email protected] .  Follow her on X at @kaylajjimenez.

Hours of Service App - Recap Calculator (Solo)

Hours of service app and recap calculator for solo truck and bus drivers that stores on your mobile device and does not use up your mobile data while allowing you to calculate your available hours of service for a load.

The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator Eliminates The Need For Pencil And Paper!

Hours of Service App - Recap Calculator (Solo)  Video

The " Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers" can be one of the most valuable tools in your toolbox. Especially when it comes to Recapping your hours of service to determine the hours you have available to run a load. While it seems that adding and subtracting time is simple math, it is not and require a good understanding of the process to accurately do.

The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator does all of the math for you and it does it in a fraction of the time that it would normally take you to do it using pencil and paper. In today's fast pace trucking industry, who can actually find the time to continue doing it the old fashion way when tools are available to do it for you ?

However, the Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers is not your average hours of service recap. The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers is carefully developed to overcome those things that would make it difficult to use other apps of it's kind. For example;

some drivers have problems remembering which day is day 8 and which is day 1. The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers automatically enters the date for your last eight days so there is no confusion.

most recap calculators does not cover the hours of service rules that you follow. The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers  supports 14 different hours of service rules to include the USA, Canada, Australia, Alaska, California, Texas, and the EU.

most recap calculators are not available to you when your service runs out or is not available. The Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator for solo truck and bus drivers does not require internet after download and is available for use in areas of little or no internet.

Using  the Hours of Service App and Recap Calculator is simple. If downloading from the Play Store or App Store, it is ready to register and use after download. However, if downloading the App from the website, simply complete the download and long press the icon to send a shortcut to your home screen so that it is available when you need it. After the initial setup of your last 8 days, you'll only need to update day 8 which clears and shifts your previous hours down at midnight of each day. Watch the video on this page to see just how simple the app is to use.

Hours of Service App - Recap Calculator (Solo) Screenshots

​ The Hours of Service Recap Calculator for Solo drivers is included  in the trip planning apps:

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​ The Hours of Service App - Recap Calculator  for Solo drivers can be downloaded as a stand alone  app here: