Vision Qualifications to Drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle

Commercial motor vehicle drivers need to have excellent vision in order to perform their job duties well. The regulations are laid out in 49 CFR 391.41 b 10. Drivers must meet these qualifications in order to be physically qualified to operate a motor vehicle. Anyone who doesn’t meet the minimum qualifications won’t be able to … Read more

Gifts for Truckers this Holiday Season

Truck drivers can be tough to buy gifts for because of the limited amount of space in their trucks. Practical gifts tend to be the best, but finding the right practical gift for the trucker in your life can be challenging. Here are a few practical gift ideas for your favorite truckers. Trucker’s First Aid … Read more

How to Choose a Trucking Company?

Although many freight trucking companies exist and they are at your disposal, ultimately they don’t all provide the same quality or price of service. There are quite a few things one must consider if you want to achieve the best possible result when choosing a trucking company to move your freight at affordable prices. These … Read more

What is the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) Program?

The Hazardous Materials Safety Permit HMSP Program is a program put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after Congress passed a law required the FMCSA to start a permit program. This program was designed to increase the safety of truck drivers as well as the general public. It is estimated that the … Read more

Texting and Mobile Phone Restrictions for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Most commercial motor vehicle drivers rely heavily on their cell phones for communication with family, dispatchers and everyone else. Most drivers know that talking on the phone while driving is illegal unless you have a hands-free device. It’s also important to note that CMV drivers are prohibited from texting while they are behind the wheel. … Read more

What is the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Program?

Many people who drive their vehicles down the highway every day have no idea how to effectively share the road with large trucks. Most drivers fail to realize that commercial vehicles need a much longer distance to stop than small cars and trucks because of their size and weight. The inattention and lack of knowledge … Read more

How a Freight Broker is Different than a Freight Forwarder?

The terms freight forwarder and freight broker are sometimes used interchangeably, but their jobs are actually quite different. They perform some of the same functions, but a broker acts as an intermediary between the carrier and the shipper, while a forwarder’s job is to facilitate the shipping process. Who are Freight Brokers? Either a company … Read more

Three Advantages of Outsourcing Fleet Management

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save money and increase the efficiency of your company’s operations. Fortunately, today’s marketplace offers you ways to outsource your fleet management and take advantage of the benefits that offers, whether you’re a huge operation or small one. Consider these 3 advantages of outsourcing fleet management. … Read more

Which Truck Driving School Should I Choose?

There are hundreds of truck driving schools in the United States, making it difficult to choose the school that’s right for you. Driving schools are a great option, but you can also learn to drive a truck from an individual who has truck driving experience or from a company who trains new drivers and offers … Read more