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Have you ever heard of work truck upfitting? Upfitting is a process by which a vehicle is “upfitted” to become more specialized for a certain type of work duty. For instance, one might spec a Dodge Ram 4500 for light maintenance duty. The upfit may consist of six main components: Chassis painting Service body mount … Read moreWhat’s The Story On Truck Upfitting?
A false log found itself in the tenth spot out of the top twenty truck driver violations in 2015. By mid-December over 31,500 violations had been reported. Motor carriers are liable for false logs filled out by truck drivers. As such, they need to have the means and methods in place to detect violations. The … Read moreHow To Effectively Audit Truck Drivers’ Logs
Last year there was much for the trucking industry to reflect on. It’s been a wild-and-crazy year as the economy improved, fuel prices remained low, and fleets had problems keeping truck drivers in the cab. Even so, some of these concerns didn’t end up being the game changers many thought they would. The truck driver shortage, … Read moreA Look Back: Trucking’s Year In Review
Well folks, it’s official, on December 10 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the long-awaited final rule regarding interstate truck drivers and electronic logging devices (ELD). The rule, which will go into effect in 2017, details specifications and mandates regarding ELD usage. The moral? Get ready to say goodbye to paper logs. According to … Read moreTruckers – Say Goodbye to Paper Logs
If there’s one thankless job truck equipment has, it’s the tires. They are the ones suffering the greatest amount of wear and tear. They are the pieces of equipment that must be replaced the most. A lot of factors go into overall tire cost and performance. We’ve discussed them in great length; from low-rolling-resistance to … Read moreHow Can You Measure Tire Cost Over The Long-Haul?
It’s true that 2015 has been a year of opportunities for trucking. But just as we’re talking about an industry hitting the $700 billion revenue target, headwinds remain. Freight demand is higher than ever, yet trucking is facing challenges on several fronts. Increased recruiting expenses, truck purchase and maintenance costs, regulatory burdens, and lost productivity … Read moreChallenges Facing Trucking in Late 2015
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of qualified truck drivers in the United States. Truck drivers are retiring, drivers are choosing local driving positions over being on the road for long periods of time, and stricter regulations are taking many truck drivers out of the running for jobs. Economic Impact With fewer drivers … Read moreImpact of Commercial Truck Drivers Shortage
The challenges brought on by a shortage in truck drivers won’t be solved by misclassifying employees. Can fleets afford to classify their drives as independent contractors? There is a loud chorus of voices out there calling for truck drivers to be classified as employees, regardless of how it impacts the bottom line. What would the … Read moreWho Is An Independent Contractor in Trucking World?
Truck stops are as ubiquitous to road travel as travel itself. If you’ve been on the road for hours and you’re yearning for something more than a shack in a dark parking lot, where do you go? There are a countless number of unremarkable truck stops, useful for the basest of needs, but not much … Read moreThe 10 Best Truck Stops in America
You’re a truck driver. The road beckons and you love what you do. That being said, you may wonder how to stay healthy working in what’s mostly a sedentary profession. Earlier this year we reported on some basic tips for trucker health, but we felt there’s a need to dig a little deeper. With more … Read moreHealthy Habits Every Truck Driver Should Live By
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