USDOT numbers. There’s a lot to know about them and a lot of jargon to cut through. Let us break it down for you. >> Continue Reading
More women than ever before are joining the trucking and transportation industry — so what are you doing to recruit them? >> Continue Reading
40% of truck drivers bring their pet to work. Are you ready to bring your furry friend on the road? We have the facts you need to know. >> 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
With the ELD legislation overhauling record of duty status tracking, many truckers are reviewing HOS regulations to better understand the changes. Find out what you need to know to stay compliant. >> 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
When you think of truckers, do you imagine the long-hauling road warriors armed with CB radios often seen in classic movies? Nowadays, most truckers don’t go as much as one day without using a smartphone or GPS device to improve their workday. In this article, we take a look at some of the high-tech devices commonly found on the modern trucker’s dashboard. >> 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
A few years ago, most fleet management challenges surrounded rising maintenance and vehicle acquisition costs. While these issues are still relevant today, recent changes in the industry mean that there are even more problems to address. The following is a round-up of 5 common fleet management headaches faced by drivers and managers in 2017. >> 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