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quicktsi The number of hours a truck driver is allowed to work each day and each week is heavily regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The exact number of hours each driver is allowed to be on duty depends on several factors, including whether the driver is carrying property or passengers. Carrying Property Drivers who … Read more
There are several ways to become a truck driver. The first thing you have to do is decide that trucking is the right career for you. Online research about the field is helpful, but it is also smart to hang around a truck stop and talk to a few drivers from different companies about their … Read more
The trucking industry is made up of individual trucking companies who are contracted to haul freight from one place to another. These companies may also be called carriers. Sometimes they haul raw materials to factories or manufacturing plants where they can be manufactured into goods to be sold, other times they haul goods from manufacturing … Read more
As an independent trucker, you have to rely on many different methods and sources to get trucking jobs. With the economy in the state it’s in, you can’t just put all your eggs in one basket and hope you’ll get enough business to cover your expenses and make a good living. Despite high gas prices … Read more
With the economic downturn taking a toll on most economies around the world, there has been a significant rise in demand for reverse logistics. More and more companies these days are turning towards reverse logistics in order to boost customer satisfaction and minimize costs. Reverse Logistics is gaining immense importance over the past few decades, … Read more
Contracting with trucking companies can expand your earning potential as an independent trucker. Choosing the best trucking companies to work with, though, can be tricky. These tips can help you find trucking companies that have the trucking jobs you want to work. There are more than 500,000 trucking companies in the United States. Choosing the … Read more
Trucking jobs are easier to get when you have the right equipment for the job. If you’re scouring posting load board sites to find fill-in work, you can score more work if you remember to post your truck – and list the equipment you have. Making sure that your trucker profile reflects the equipment and … Read more
Back in 2008, USA Today declared the death of independent trucking as an industry. The rising cost of gas and the encroachment of large trucking companies, the story claimed, had driven most independent owner-operators into bankruptcy and made it nearly impossible to earn a living doing independent trucking jobs. Before you sound the death knell, … Read more
A truck load board (free posting, trucks and loads) is a quick, inexpensive way to find loads for your trailer when you don’t want to deadhead, or if you need to pick up some extra cash. Understanding how to use a load board w/ free posting trucks and loads can help you supplement your normal … Read more
With competition on the rise in logistics sector, it becomes increasingly important to adopt marketing strategies to stay ahead in competition. The major function of logistics firms include transporting goods from one point to the other and effectively managing flow of goods until they reach consumers. In order to ensure that the task of managing … Read more