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Trucking NewsTruckers Be On Guard. Your life on the road is worth protection. When traveling on Americas highways, truck drivers become vulnerable. even the biggest and toughest truckers can become a victim on the road. Many drivers have been mugged and even killed while walking in an unlit parking lot, in an area they were not familiar with. Truckers Protect yourselves Protecting yourselves while on the road is something you should have planned before you started this career. Many states recognize carry permits from other states. It is up to you to do your homework when carrying a firearm across state lines. https://mylegalheat.com <--- link will help you understand which Staes except or reject your current carry permit. Other means of protection Truckers Be On Guard. There are alternatives to carrying a gun when traveling. A good guard dog will actually deter the bad guys from even trying to mug someone. A can of "wasp" spray will shoot a stream line of wasp killer up to 27 feet. This is surely going to get someones attention if you were to squirt it in his eyes. A flare gun, a baseball bat, a crow bar, a good knife and of course a good strong taser will also help you protect yourself on the road. Truck Drivers, we are big advocates of making sure you deliver that last load of the week and that load is yourself to your family. http://talkcdl.com/s2e27-truckers-face-off-with-protesters/http://talkcdl.com/trucking-the-bloodsucking-lawyers/http://talkcdl.com/trucking-company-buys-trucking-company/http://talkcdl.com/diesel-your-trailer-is-coming-around-trucker/http://talkcdl.com/when-a-trucker-kills/http://talkcdl.com/truckers-3rd-land-violations/ TalkCDL Videos and more If you have a video that you feel will get many views, please send it to us and we will post it. We are a monetized page and we are paid for our videos. As long as you are the original owner of the video, TalkCDL will pay you a percent of the profits made. Contact us at Troy@TalkCDL.com or Ruthann@TalkCDL.com to discuss. Also, if you have pics from the road please send them also and we will post with your name on it if you choose. We also are looking for more interviews so message us and let us know what you would like to talk about on the show.