Richers Trucking, Inc.

Richers Trucking, Inc. Family-owned since 1983, Richers Trucking, Inc. has provided reliable transportation of goods across the United States. Refrigerated/Dry Van Freight

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻✨ Today’s Term: Deadhead 🚛Meaning: Driving with an empty trailer - no freight on board....
05/07/2026

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻

✨ Today’s Term: Deadhead 🚛

Meaning: Driving with an empty trailer - no freight on board.
When a driver is “deadheading,” they’re usually on the way to pick up their next load or repositioning after a delivery.

CB Example: “I’m deadheading about 100 miles to my next pickup.”
Translation: I’m driving empty to my next load.

📻 Not every mile on the road is loaded. Sometimes you’ve got to run empty to keep things moving.

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻✨ Today’s Term: Drop and Hook Meaning: Dropping off one trailer and hooking up to anoth...
04/23/2026

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻

✨ Today’s Term: Drop and Hook

Meaning: Dropping off one trailer and hooking up to another, usually to save time instead of waiting to be loaded or unloaded.

It’s one of the quickest ways to keep freight moving and drivers on schedule.

CB Example: “I’ve got a drop and hook at my next stop.”
Translation: I’ll be swapping trailers instead of waiting around.

🚛 Less waiting, more rolling.

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Watch for Turning Trucks at IntersectionsTrucks often need extra space to make turns, especially r...
04/14/2026

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Watch for Turning Trucks at Intersections

Trucks often need extra space to make turns, especially right turns. You may see a truck swing wide or move into another lane before turning.

This is normal and necessary to safely clear the corner.

✅ Give trucks plenty of space at intersections
✅ Never try to squeeze between a turning truck and the curb
✅ Be patient and wait for the turn to be completed

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻✨ Today’s Term: Good Buddy 👋Meaning: A friendly way to refer to another driver - like s...
04/09/2026

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻

✨ Today’s Term: Good Buddy 👋

Meaning: A friendly way to refer to another driver - like saying friend or buddy.

Back in the day, “good buddy” was commonly used on the CB as a casual, respectful greeting between drivers.

CB Example: “Appreciate the heads up, good buddy.”
Translation: Thanks for the info, friend.

📻 While it started as a friendly term, its meaning has shifted over time, and not all drivers use it the same way today.

🚛 Where are you headed today?
04/08/2026

🚛 Where are you headed today?

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Signal Early Around TrucksDon’t make trucks guess your next move.Using your turn signal early give...
04/07/2026

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Signal Early Around Trucks

Don’t make trucks guess your next move.

Using your turn signal early gives truck drivers time to adjust speed and space safely. Large trucks need more distance to react, and sudden lane changes can create dangerous situations.

Instead:
✅ Signal well in advance
✅ Give trucks time to react
✅ Make your movements predictable

Clear communication on the road helps keep everyone safe.

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻✨Today’s Term: Bobtail 🚛Meaning: Driving a semi truck/tractor without a trailer attache...
04/02/2026

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻

✨Today’s Term: Bobtail 🚛
Meaning: Driving a semi truck/tractor without a trailer attached.

When a driver is “bobtailing,” it means it’s just the truck (tractor) on the road - no trailer behind it.

CB Example: “I’m bobtailing over to grab my next load.”
Translation: I’m driving without a trailer to pick up my next load.

⚠ It might look lighter, but bobtail trucks can actually be trickier to handle, especially when braking.

Truck stop full? Not anymore.Introducing instantparking™ - because finding a spot shouldn’t be the hardest part of the j...
04/01/2026

Truck stop full? Not anymore.

Introducing instantparking™ - because finding a spot shouldn’t be the hardest part of the job.

Just one tap... and your spot appears. ✨

(We’re still working out a few minor details. 😅)

Available April 32nd 😉

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Don’t Hang Out Next to a TruckDriving alongside a semi for too long can put you in a blind spot an...
03/31/2026

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Don’t Hang Out Next to a Truck

Driving alongside a semi for too long can put you in a blind spot and limit your ability to react if traffic changes.

Instead:
✅ Pass trucks safely and steadily
✅ Avoid lingering beside the trailer
✅ Move ahead or drop back to stay visible

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻✨ Today’s Term: Chicken Lights 🐔💡Meaning: The extra, decorative lights you see on a tru...
03/26/2026

CB Lingo 101: Got Your Ears On? 📻
✨ Today’s Term: Chicken Lights 🐔💡

Meaning: The extra, decorative lights you see on a truck - often along the cab, trailer, or frame.

They’re called “chicken lights” because, back in the day, some drivers believed having more lights made their truck more visible (and safer) at night, so they wouldn’t be “chicken” driving in the dark.

CB Example: “That rig’s lit up with chicken lights.”
Translation: That truck has a lot of extra lights.

🚛 A little style, a little function, and a whole lot of personality.

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Scan Far. Plan Early.Professional drivers don’t just watch the vehicle ahead - they look far down ...
03/24/2026

Truck Smart Tuesday 🚛 Scan Far. Plan Early.

Professional drivers don’t just watch the vehicle ahead - they look far down the road to spot developing hazards.

By scanning 15–20 seconds ahead, drivers can:
✅ Anticipate traffic slowdowns
✅ Adjust speed smoothly
✅ Avoid sudden braking
✅ Keep a safe space cushion

Seeing problems early gives you time to react safely.

Address

1727 346th Avenue
Wever, IA
52658

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13193729420

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