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The Ultimate Truck Maintenance Checklist in 2024
A truck maintenance checklist is an essential item that every truck driver needs to stay safe while on the roads. When you keep up with maintenance, you can avoid expensive repairs that come with crisis maintenance or demand maintenance. Truck parts are complex and take on tons of wear and tear. In the interest of […]
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How Much Is Commercial Truck Insurance?
Semi-truck insurance is an essential part of doing business in the trucking industry. All owner-operators must have trucking insurance in place according to federal and state regulations. If you’re wondering how much commercial truck insurance costs as you get started, it’s important to understand that semi-truck insurance costs will vary depending on certain factors. Simplex […]
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Navigating International Fuel Tax Agreement: Truck Drivers Tax Preparation
At Simplex Group, we help truck drivers pay fuel taxes and manage tax preparation. We offer services to keep you and your trucking business compliant and help commercial motor vehicle operators maximize their savings. Here’s how you can effectively file a tax return and secure fuel tax refunds. Importance of Accurate Tax Preparation Accurate tax […]
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What is Operation Safe Driver?
Operation Safe Driver Week, which runs from July 7-13, 2024 is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicle drivers through increased traffic enforcement, education, and awareness initiatives. This week-long event focuses on both commercial motor vehicle drivers […]
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How To Prep For A Level 1 DOT Inspection
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plays a key role in the effort to keep our roads safe. Through inspection programs, the DOT can check if commercial vehicles and drivers meet minimum safety requirements and are in compliance with the rules and regulations. A Level 1 DOT inspection is one of the most rigorous and comprehensive […]
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Our Commitment to Safety and Compliance: The Crucial Role of Equipment Maintenance in Meeting DOT Regulations
In this industry, ensuring that your equipment is in prime mechanical condition is more than just a safety measure — it’s a legal requirement, as per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Hence why, in this latest blog article, we go over them in detail, all while highlighting their immense importance. Why Equipment Maintenance Matters Properly […]
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Understanding ELDs and Their Importance: What You Need to Know
The transportation sector plays a vital role in the global economy, particularly in the United States, where the sector moves roughly 72.6% of the country’s freight by weight and generates more than $900 billion in gross freight revenue. One crucial aspect of maintaining the transportation sector is to ensure safety and compliance. ELDs play a […]
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How to Prepare for DOT Blitz Week 2024
As we enter the month of May, the attention of the trucking industry turns to DOT Blitz Week 2024. The stakes are high as trucking companies, commercial motor vehicle drivers, and other stakeholders want to ensure they meet the compliance and safety standards. Let’s explore the importance of this pivotal event and how you can […]
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Driving Through Mountainous Terrains: The Essential Guide
Driving through mountainous terrains is a daunting task – one which requires both a specialized set of skills and heightened attention. In the context of the unique challenges presented by such environments, both your safety and that of others on the road is of the essence, which is why, in this latest blog article, we […]
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Keys to effectively precooling your trailer
When it comes to transporting temperature-sensitive goods, precooling trailers is a must! This is because it’s a critical process — one which ensures that your shipments reach their destinations without having the integrity of their cargo compromised, which is why, in this article, we aim to shed light on its importance, offering a step-by-step guide […]
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