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Talking to Owner Operators and small fleet owners, I asked the question. What is the most important issue to you in trucking now? The answers were mixed between “Factoring” and truck driver retention. Small fleet owners are worried about keeping the good drivers they have. It cost between recruiting and the process that one goes through … Read more
With the recent high profile crash between a Wal-Mart truck driver and limousine in New Jersey resulting in the death of comedian James McNair and hospitalization of actor Tracy Morgan, hours of service is back in the national spotlight. And while any accident resulting in death or injury is an absolute tragedy, it can be … Read more
Being strapped in the driver’s seat all day wreaks havoc on your body as well as your metabolism. That’s why truck driver fitness has become a major concern in the industry. As trucking companies and federal regulators crack down on the health requirements of the job, it’s essential for truckers to take the time out … Read more
The need for qualified truck drivers seems to be growing every day. Trucking companies are always looking for drivers who are experienced and reliable. With all of the truck driving jobs available, it can be hard to find the right job for you. Some of the things to consider when you’re sorting through ads for … Read more
Trucks are the backbone of most modern economies, delivering millions of tons of goods every year. The problem is most trucks rely almost exclusively on diesel fuel to power them. That is a lot of unwanted fuel emissions hitting our atmosphere and adding to the global warning situation. While eliminating the use of fossil fuels … Read more
The trucking industry plays an integral part of the economy. The industry helps transport large quantities of finished goods or raw materials to and from manufacturers for retail distribution, sustenance to works in progress such as mining, construction of roads and buildings. They also help ferry construction materials or waste, moving portable concrete mixers and … Read more
For many truckers who’ve just started in the industry it may seem that all freight and trucking companies, especially the international and national companies, seem to get nothing but negative comments from their current drivers. There are few companies that might be distinctively driver unfriendly, but there are also many that are honest, fair and … Read more
Not Getting Adequate Sleep Although it is tempting to drive extra miles to earn that extra buck, sleep deprivation might not give you enough juice to continue working in the long run. Hard work is synonymous with trucking, and it is not to say that this attitude is wrong, but deprivation of sleep might lead … Read more
The criterion for your CDL (commercial driver license) varies by the state you are taking your test in. However, there are standards which the Federal Government requires regardless of the state. The requirements for a commercial driver license depend on a certain set of factors. -Actual weight or registered weight of the vehicle. This would … Read more
18-Wheelers or semis as they are frequently called are one of the most common and hard to miss sights on the roads. These vehicles are vital to the economy as they facilitate the transport of various commodities from the point of production to the point of consumption. They contribute to the well being of different … Read more