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Are you looking to become a truck driver? If so, before you try to figure out the filings and other regulatory minutiae, you’ve got to know whether or not you will qualify in the first place. The fact is this: There is more to becoming a commercial truck driver than just getting your commercial driver’s … Read more
It isn’t far-fetched to think that helping truck drivers improve their physical health and well-being might help stem the employment squeeze and attract more truck drivers to our venerable profession. Fortunately, many fleets are getting with the program. Perhaps the fact that several large, well-respected long-haul fleets are rolling out health and wellness programs points … Read more
Last year we took an initial look at what it takes to get your commercial driver’s license (CDL). In this installment we are going to dig a little deeper into certain aspects of the process. There’s a lot to know, so we want to help make sure you are well prepared. Let’s dive right in. The … Read more
Here at QuickTSI, we want to take a long term look at the basics of the trucking industry, how it is regulated, what sort of qualifications you must meet, and the various terms that you must understand if you want to get into the industry. This is going to be a long term project and … Read more
So, you’re thinking about starting a trucking business, but perhaps you aren’t sure how to truly succeed at it. A career as a trucker is both potentially lucrative and rewarding. But at the same time it is incredibly competitive. To be frank, many truckers try to break into the business every year and do not … Read more
The fact is this: People who are able to travel safely on roads that are free of dangerous conditions are more resilient, productive, and happier. Not only that, but countries that incubate safe roads tend to be better placed in the global economy. The connection may not be immediately obvious, but safer roads can be … Read more
When it comes to trucking and technology, it seems like every month there is a new development that points to a more efficient and better way to conduct business. Back in the day we nothing beyond paper and pencil. Even as close as 2009 all we had were rudimentary spreadsheets. The idea of a “connected … Read more
Welcome to the first installment in our trucker health series, where we will examine fitness, diet, lifestyle, and all things related to being a fit and healthy truck driver. In the first of our series we are going to take a look at sleep apnea. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) up to … Read more
If you are a commercial truck driver, you know that winter driving takes extra care, especially in the area of equipment. But have you given proper thought to your truck’s tires? Whether you are a fleet manager or owner-operator, the condition of your tires should be paramount as old man winter wakes from his slumber. … Read more
You could be a glossy-eyed rookie or a chiseled veteran, but either way you’ve likely considered the possibility of saying goodbye to the guaranteed weekly paycheck of fleet work. Sure, the pull of the entrepreneurial lifestyle is appealing, and certainly this goal is achievable, but are you ready? Before you put your two weeks in … Read more