Job Tips

Rideshare driver? Here’s why your regular insurance isn’t enough

A person is on the phone while a Rideshare driver approaches for pickup.

The freedom and flexibility of rideshare driving are attractive. You set your own hours, be your own boss, and earn extra cash. But before you hit the road with passengers, consider a crucial detail: your car insurance. Many rideshare drivers are surprised to learn that their regular auto insurance policy might not provide full coverage when you're logged into a rideshare app. This can leave you financially exposed in case of an accident.

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10 high-impact tips to protect yourself from fraud

Protect yourself from fraud

For most of human history, we've had to safeguard what's ours from those who would take it by force or fraud. Although your odds of being robbed are lower now (headlines notwithstanding) than they have been for most of the preceding centuries, fraud is more common than ever. Fraud is also a common concern for jobseekers who are submitting resumes online.

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Working from home: Better or worse for mental health?

Woman working from home with pet close by

It's the continuous debate that plays out week after week on LinkedIn. When companies call employees back to the office, a certain percentage of them quit or express unhappiness after working remotely and successfully for an extended period. Then there is the hybrid debate. Is hybrid once or twice a week? Four times a week can be called hybrid, but it is definitely not in most people's eyes.

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A closer look at how heavy electric trucks are gaining a foothold in the US transportation industry and how we got here

An electric freight truck at a charger.

As cities worldwide implement zero-emission zones for freight, transportation businesses and local authorities have increasingly looked for ways to electrify heavy-duty vehicles. Global sales of heavy-duty electric trucks between 2022-2023 climbed by more than one-third, according to the International Energy Agency. The United States occupied just 0.1% of the 54,000 total reported global sales in 2022. Truck Parking Club looked at the growing adoption of heavy electric trucks in the U.S.

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