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quicktsi We’ve spent some time talking about making sure your rig is ready for the harsh realities of a cold winter, but there is one piece of equipment that you’ve got to really focus on: Your cooling system. Sure, the summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the winter is any easier on your cooling … Read more
Running in parallel with a trucking industry that’s on fire, the automotive industry is posting record gains. Now on track for its fifth year of growth, and in an odd twist of events, the automotive industry is putting a strain on trucking. Why so, you may ask. Consider the haulers, we would reply. Although most … Read more
It’s a topic that just won’t go away: The mind-meld of trucking and high technology, and there’s a reason for it. If the trucking industry is going to move forward and take part in the brave new world of technological revolution, it needs to embrace change. Fortunately, it looks like that is exactly what trucking … Read more
Welcome back to our series covering how to prepare your business for a Department of Transportation (DOT) audit. We’ve discussed what an audit is and why you may be subject to one and we’ve also gone over the first two factors in an audit, which were: General Driver Today we will discuss the next factor: … Read more
A new round of lobbying has begun to increase the weight limit imposed on commercial trucks by the federal government. The current limit sits at 80,000 pounds, but should it be raised? Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) has introduced the Safe, Flexible and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, which would allow individual states to increase the federal … Read more
As the federal government debates raising the insurance, it’s important to remember that – as a licensed motor carrier – you’ve got to have all of your responsibilities completely understood, especially the financial ones. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires a minimum level of financial responsibility for motor carriers. What this means is … Read more
We’ve been spending some time lately covering certain regulatory requirements, from proper filings to preparing for a Department of Transportation (DOT) audit. Today we want to take some more time delving into DOT audits in greater detail. As we outlined before, if the DOT initiates an audit of your business, there are several factors they … Read more
You’ve just found out that your fleet is scheduled for an audit. Don’t start panicking, just relax and ask yourself a few simple questions. First, do you know what records will be reviewed? Second, are you in compliance with the current regulations? Who is Subject to an Audit? Companies that have been subjected to a … Read more
We can’t escape it. We now live in an environment of slick governmental regulations, market pressures, and industry changes. And while many of us lament this “new normal,” might we be looking at it all wrong? Could we make these changes work for us, rather than us working against them? The fact is this: Operating … Read more
If you want to run a successful trucking company, you’ve got to know what files you will need to keep track of and maintain. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that several sets of files be kept on both truck drivers and vehicles. Making sure you are hiring quality people stats with ensuring compliance … Read more