How do Hurricanes Affect the Trucking Industry?
We understand the logistics when it comes to localized shipping and delivery in areas affected by a hurricane or other natural disaster… Before the storm, the focus is on moving freight into the area to assist with emergency preparedness, as well as moving freight out of the area to avoid damage and loss. During the…
Read More5 Things Every Driver Needs in Their Rig
Life and work on the road are often unpredictable. To maintain your health, comfort, and safety on the job, it’s important to pack a few essential items. Below is a list of five things every trucker should have in their vehicle. 1.Emergency Kit Be prepared for the worst, just in case. Your emergency kit should…
Read MorePreserve Your Tires With These 3 Tips
Sturdy, durable tires are vital to an optimal driving experience. That’s why regular tire inspections and maintenance are an essential part of semi-truck maintenance. To improve your rig’s overall performance and reduce the cost of tire repairs and replacements, take note of the following three tire care tips. Inspect the Truck and Trailer: Properly aligned…
Read MoreHow to Troubleshoot 3 Diesel Engine Issues
Engine trouble is one of the most frustrating issues truckers encounter while on the road—it’s also one of the most common. Some engine problems are too complex or dangerous to fix without the expertise and tools of a professional mechanic. But there are many issues you can fix on your own. Before you call a…
Read MoreCameras Helping Defend Truckers in Court
It used to be that whenever a truck was involved in a collision, the trucking company could end up paying regardless of whether the driver was at fault. SmartDrive is changing that. The new technology involves video cameras located in the truck and the cab. The cameras face forward toward the road and inward toward…
Read More5 Tips to Help Drivers Transition to Electronic Logging
The electronic logging device (ELD) rule specifies drivers who record their Hours of Service must find and implement an electronic logging device prior to the compliance deadline of Dec. 18, 2017. The final rule was published in December 2015. It is intended to enhance driver safety and make it faster and easier to accurately manage,…
Read MoreFMCSA Issues Ruling on Minimum Training Standards for Entry-Level CDL Applicants
After nearly a decade of deliberation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Dec. 7, 2016, announced its final rule on national minimum training standards for entry-level applicants seeking a commercial driver’s license or related endorsement. The administration had been working on the rule since 2007, though there had been efforts to establish such a rule…
Read MoreDrive Safely With These Winter Weather Tips
Winter weather is upon us, and with it are unpredictable driving conditions. With snow and ice, high winds and freezing temperatures, even routine routes have the potential to become treacherous. Stay safe on the road this season with the following winter driving tips courtesy of Roadmaster. 1)Be prepared Winter weather can be unpredictable. Live by…
Read More5 Tips for Preventing Freight Theft
Though not as popularized as the lore of Santa’s international overnight deliveries, real-life freight deliveries are just as important in driving the holiday season. Truck drivers work diligently to deliver toys and goodies on time for Christmas; but even the season of good cheer isn’t immune to the wickedness of would-be thieves. The month of…
Read MoreAutonomous Trucking: The Future of Industry
From drones to robot-assisted surgical procedures, it appears that which was once delegated to the realm of sci-fi fantasy is becoming increasingly mainstream. One of the latest such innovations is the autonomous semi-truck, the newest installation in a lineup of autonomous vehicles to hit the road since engineers at Carnegie Mellon University rolled out the…
Read More10 Exercises To Do On the Road
Driving a truck can be a very rewarding job which allows you to earn a good income and be out on the open road. However, there can be a pretty serious downside to your career. You can suffer from all kinds of back and spine issues, lose muscle tone, and become inflexible and stiff. You…
Read MoreNew Food Safety Rules Pose Impact for Refriderated Carriers
The final rule for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF) was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2016. This final rule became part of the Code of Federal Regulations on June 6, 2016, and is located at 21 C.F.R. Sections 1.900-1.934. Final rule due March 31, with enforcement to begin…
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