Get ready for Brake Safety Week 2020 with these tips on safety, maintenance and telematics to approach a predictive maintenance routine from GPS Trackit. >> Continue Reading
More women than ever before are joining the trucking and transportation industry — so what are you doing to recruit them? >> Continue Reading
Though this rule has been in effect since April 2017, many carriers were given an extra year to implement the practices and processes necessary to become compliant. If you transport, receive or otherwise participate in the process of transporting human and/or animal food, you may be among those subject to the FSMA Transportation rule >> Continue Reading
One of the most exciting career moves you can make is deciding to strike out on your own and start your own business. If you’re looking to turn your passion for trucking and the open road into a profitable business, there are a few proven strategies you should consider implementing before you start a trucking company. >> Continue Reading
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. >> Continue Reading
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. >> Continue Reading
Despite legislation mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs), there are still many circumstances that make it important to know how to fill out paper logs. >> Continue Reading
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. >> Continue Reading
Trucking is one of the most highly regulated industries in the United States. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for overseeing regulations for this lucrative industry and does so through a variety of laws contained within Title 49. >> Continue Reading
Those in the trucking business regularly experience a shortage of experienced drivers, especially during the busy season. This has led to the hasty hiring of unqualified drivers who often underperform, leading to losses. If you’re in charge of managing a team of drivers, you know how tough it can be to find reliable, skilled staff members. Rather than recruiting new drivers, however, you should focus on keeping the excellent drivers you already have. The following are just a few things you can do to improve your driver retention rate and motivate your existing team. >> Continue Reading