Finding direction in the seemingly endless blogosphere can be intimidating and frustrating. While there are numerous great sites to explore, that number is nearly overwhelmed by the hordes of unkempt, useless, and completely distracting urls who jam up any search for quality information or entertainment. Fortunately for anyone seeking a useful trucking blog, this list eliminates any time consuming hunt by naming the Top 10 Trucking Blogs and gives a brief summary of the sites and their best aspects.

10. Trucking Boards
Although Trucking Boards is not a blog in the truest sense of the term, this site hosts a variety of forums dealing with any and all aspects of the trucking world and promotes a lively discussion for each. A great place to catch up on the prevailing mood of the trucking community on any issue, a classified section is also included. Registration is free and allows access to all areas of the site.

9. Masslogics Trucking News
Masslogics.com is a site with the goal of providing the best logistical software to all trucking companies, from the biggest fleet all the way to the independent owner/operator. Naturally, the site’s blog area mainly concerns itself with serious content relevant to modern issues affecting the trucking industry. From green initiatives to fuel price updates, this blog is a great source for news and updates that affect those on the road.

8. Freight Factoring
This blog means business, freight business. A no nonsense resource for commentary on the latest economic and political issues affecting the logistics industry, Freight Factoring is all meat and potatoes.

7. Adventures in Trucking
Adventures in Trucking is all about “driving around this great country enjoying the scenery and the day to day trucking lifestyle.” Chronicling the travels of Cindy and Wayne, a truck driving couple who love to share their experiences as much as they love the open road, this site is just what it claims to be. Chock full of interesting stories, great pictures and updates on the couple’s lives, the blog is an entertaining peek at a lifestyle shared by thousands of people worldwide.

6. Infotruck
Combining serious news and interesting occurrences, InfoTruck is a one stop site for information on the global trucking sphere. Updated multiple times daily, the blog has both original material and relevant articles from accredited periodicals.

5. Rambling Rubes
Similar to the previously mentioned Adventures in Trucking, this blog shares the musings and pictures of a trucker on the road. Rambling Rube, while only trucking for the last year and a half, has covered over a quarter of a million miles, and the site allows you to ride right along with him. The coolest thing about the blog is that that it incorporates social networking sites and makes it possible to track Rube’s travels via Facebook and Twitter. Welcome to the 21st century!

4. 3PL Wire
Another immensely informative site, 3rd Party Logistics offers insight on supply chain management and logistical topics. “Swizstick” and “Splatty,” despite the funny names, provide serious answers, opinions and news on the latest issues concerning global logistics. The site also includes useful employment and logistics links.

3. Road Safety
A defensive driver’s dream come true, Road Safety breaks down truck accidents and comments on how the collision could have been avoided. Complete with pictures and recommendations for safe driving practices, this is a great reference for anyone preparing for a cross country drive. The site also includes updates on gas prices in the US and Canada and links to other online safety tips.

2. Life on the Road
Fun to read, easy to navigate and as informative as it is entertaining, Life on the Road is one of the true all stars of the trucking blogosphere. Featuring interesting opinions on many issues of concern to truckers, the site provokes thought and invites feedback from its audience. There is also a link to subscribe to podcasts from the blog via ITunes.

1. Ask The Trucker
Ask the Trucker is an interactive blog for students and beginners to ask trucking related questions to 30-year industry veteran Allen Smith. Designed to facilitate the process of becoming a trucker, as well as protect novices from the being taken advantage of, this is a must read for anyone with questions about the industry. While every site on this countdown is great, this is the only one that actively helps build a competent and cohesive workforce to ensure a bright future for trucking. 

What do you think--did we leave off your favorite trucking blog? Let us know in the comments.