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

Does Social Media Increase the Effectiveness of Online Load Boards?

It’s no secret that most truck drivers love social media. Social networking sites are a wonderful way for drivers to stay connected to family and friends while they haul loads across the country. Load boards are also embracing social media to connect shippers and carriers and get loads delivered more efficiently.Some trucking companies use online … 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

Challenges for Trucking Businesses?

Running a trucking company can be very challenging at times. Some of the challenges that trucking companies face include the rising costs of fuel and insurance, hiring and maintaining good drivers and maintaining a good online reputation for the company. Rising Fuel Costs Almost everyone is affected by the price of fuel, but few industries … Read more

How to Analyze Supply Chain Processes with Logistics Shipping Companies?

Logistic refers to managing the flow of various products from their point of origin right up to their final destination. In many companies, entire departments and huge teams have been formed whose sole purpose is effective logistic management. Besides transportation and shipping companies, port facilities such as Canada’s Port of Montreal also offer logistical services … Read more

Tax Deductions: What Truckers Should Know About Them

It happens every year—tax time! That frustrating fiscal fiasco that, no matter how organized you are, can make you feel more disorganized than ever. While trucking does allow one to escape the norms of day-to-day life, it cannot evade tax time unfortunately. Luckily though, a truck driver enjoys a job that is filled with job … Read more

Five Options For Financing A Commercial Truck

In a post recession economy financing a commercial truck is more difficult than it used to be. Here are five alternatives to help you with your next truck purchase. Using Trucks for Commercial Applications Many businesses have needs that require the used of specially designed and equipped commercial trucks. A wide variety of trucks are … Read more