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Regulatory Requirements Surrounding Preventative Vehicle Maintenance And Inspections

February 7, 2017August 12, 2016 by quicktsi

Welcome to our final look into preventative maintenance. So far, our in-depth series has provided you with a comprehensive introduction of what preventative maintenance is, and why it’s so important. Today we will bring you the final word on what the federal government has to say about vehicle maintenance. Although ensuring you are properly maintaining … Read moreRegulatory Requirements Surrounding Preventative Vehicle Maintenance And Inspections

How Electronic DVIRs Can Streamline Trucking Operations?

February 7, 2017June 30, 2016 by quicktsi

Have you heard of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) regulation governing driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs)? Complying with them is supposed to be a simple task. To comply, they outline four simple steps: Truck drivers must conduct a pre- and post-trip inspection. Truck drivers must record all safety-related vehicle defects. Truck drivers must … Read moreHow Electronic DVIRs Can Streamline Trucking Operations?

Is There An Easy Fix For Trucking Companies Safety Profiles?

February 7, 2017April 6, 2016 by quicktsi

Can you believe it has been over five years since the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) safety-monitoring system was rolled out? You would think everyone would be used to it right now, yet it still it bedevils many a fleet manager. Fortunately, we’re here to dissect it for you. CSA is a complicated structure. It has … Read moreIs There An Easy Fix For Trucking Companies Safety Profiles?

Details On The New ELD Mandate For Truckers

February 7, 2017April 4, 2016 by quicktsi

Have you heard? By 2017, truck operators will be federally mandated to use an electronic logging device (ELD). The rule will officially go into effect on December 16th, 2017. While many fleets are already volunteering to switch, if for nothing else than to utilize the benefits of this technology, the new rule will put a … Read moreDetails On The New ELD Mandate For Truckers

Trucker Health Series: What Is Sleep Apnea?

February 7, 2017January 15, 2016 by quicktsi

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 moreTrucker Health Series: What Is Sleep Apnea?

How Can Truckers Make CSA Work For Them?

February 7, 2017November 24, 2015 by quicktsi

We can’t escape it. We now live in an environment of slick governmental regulations, market pressures, and industry changes. And while many of us lament this “new normal,” might we be looking at it all wrong? Could we make these changes work for us, rather than us working against them? The fact is this: Operating … Read moreHow Can Truckers Make CSA Work For Them?

What are Truck Driver Qualification and Vehicle Maintenance Files?

February 7, 2017November 20, 2015 by quicktsi

If you want to run a successful trucking company, you’ve got to know what files you will need to keep track of and maintain. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that several sets of files be kept on both truck drivers and vehicles. Making sure you are hiring quality people stats with ensuring compliance … Read moreWhat are Truck Driver Qualification and Vehicle Maintenance Files?

How Well Do You Know IFTA, BOC-3 and Heavy Fuel Tax Filings?

February 7, 2017November 12, 2015 by quicktsi

Have you started your own trucking company? Are you striking out on your own as an independent operator? If you answer yes to either of these two questions, you may be wondering where to start. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Whether it be navigating your annual IFTA filings or maintaining driver files, we’ve got … Read moreHow Well Do You Know IFTA, BOC-3 and Heavy Fuel Tax Filings?

Commercial Vehicle Insurance 101

February 7, 2017October 23, 2015 by quicktsi

So, you want to be a truck driver? We don’t blame you. But it’s important to remember that driving a commercial vehicle requires a separate set of regulatory standards. One of the major differentiators is the insurance you are required to obtain. The government is very specific in the type of insurance required to operate … Read moreCommercial Vehicle Insurance 101

Could Lowering The Eligible Truck Driving Age Fix The Employment Squeeze?

February 7, 2017August 21, 2015 by quicktsi

There’s been a lot of talk floating around about how to get potential truck drivers through the door. From laid off oil workers, to women and veterans, these days it seems like almost anyone is up for grabs. With no real answers in sight, it appears the Feds may be about to take some unilateral … Read moreCould Lowering The Eligible Truck Driving Age Fix The Employment Squeeze?

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