More women than ever before are joining the trucking and transportation industry — so what are you doing to recruit them? >> Continue Reading
When the temperature plunges to five degrees, even the most experienced of truckers can have a hard time managing the icy roads. Poor visibility coupled with reduced traction makes the job of a big rig driver extremely challenging. However, by implementing preventive safety skills for driving in icy conditions, you can sail through the winter season without any major problems. Here are 10 winter driving tips for truck drivers that can help you stay safe this winter. >> Continue Reading
Proposed legislation would require new commercial trucks to be fitted with speed-limiting devices under the Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019. >> 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
When it comes to finding an ELD solution, there are just as many potential pitfalls as there are opportunities for success. How does someone looking for compliant ELD devices and software tell the good from the bad? Here’s a hint… >> 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
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
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
With the trucking industry preparing to embrace the new ELD legislation, some commercial vehicle operators are already looking for ways to resist the new changes. It’s true that the new ELD mandate doesn’t and shouldn’t apply to everyone, and that’s why the governing body that created it has included a list of exemptions. If you qualify for one, you can avoid scrutiny under this new mandate and keep your operations going as you’ve always done, lucky you! Keep reading to find out which ELD exemptions are outlined in the new ELD mandate and whether you qualify to sidestep this legislation. >> Continue Reading