Getting stuck in traffic is an occupational hazard for long-haul truckers (and anyone who spends time on the road, for that matter). While you can’t do anything about the traffic, you should be able to do something about your boredom. Next time you are stuck on the road, try one of the following strategies to stay alert during the drive…even if you’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
Trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. With its robust safety guidelines and numerous checks and balances, the Department of Transportation (DOT) uses every resource at its disposal to keep trucking companies in line when it comes to operational and road safety. This article explains how DOT safety ratings work, how they are determined, why it’s important to get the best rating for your business, and how to do so in a cost-effective way.
On the 10th of December 2015, a 516-page ruling was released by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that requires all truckers operating in the USA to completely change how they account for their hours of work. This article discusses how and why this new law was enacted, how the new electronic logging devices will work, and why now is the right time to introduce this legislation that reduces paperwork for truckers in the industry and increases their safety.
The life of the long-haul trucker has been glorified in movies and music from the 1970s onward. While truckers seldom have the opportunity to dance the two-step or ride mechanical bulls like they do on the silver screen, they do tend to live exciting lives. The following are just a few of the weird, wild, and wonderful things only truckers understand.
n the United States, police accountability has become the subject of serious discussion and debate. The public has begun calling for increased visibility of officers in the field—a call which has been met with several suggested tech-based solutions. Foremost among these suggestions is driver behavior monitoring, which relies on a sophisticated system of GPS trackers and video monitoring equipment to record police behavior.
In the commercial vehicle fleet industry, compliance with DOT regulations isn’t just a good idea—it’s the law. To avoid time-consuming audits and expensive penalties, it’s important that you and your drivers follow all mandates and regulations issued by the DOT this year. Make an effort to make DOT compliance a goal that your whole fleet works towards. To help, we’ve created the following 2017 DOT compliance checklist for commercial vehicle fleets:
When your business depends on long haul vehicles—whether a handful or several convoys—you need a way to keep track of them. From drivers and maintenance to safety and efficiency, any number of factors can impact your outfit’s bottom line, so it’s important to know where your fleet stands.
Since employee morale has a direct impact on the success of a company, owners and fleet managers must keep a close eye. As a fleet manager, you can enlist creative ways to help your drivers celebrate the holidays and give them a morale boost. Check out these simple tactics for helping truck drivers celebrate the holidays while they are on the job.
As technology has advanced, the role and duties of a fleet manager have changed dramatically. GPS tracking for construction has streamlined the process of tracking vehicles, dispatching drivers to jobs, and fleet management.
Female drivers are entering the trucking and transportation industry in record numbers and have more opportunities than ever to work as long-haul drivers. Although male drivers currently dominate the driver pool in the trucking industry, many operations have gradually started attracting more female truck drivers. Is it time for more female drivers to consider truck driving as a career option?
