The Complete Guide to Electronic Logging Devices
Some truckers feel that electronic driver logs limit their ability to manage their schedules since they cannot extend their driving time even by a few minutes. But for a growing number of truck drivers and owner-operators, ELD devices streamline most of their admin tasks and provide a transparent system that leaves no room for disputes […]
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Essential Trucking Documents: Keeping Your Permit Book Up-to-Date and Accessible
In the trucking world, success involves more than steering and delivery — it demands meticulous management of crucial documents, often housed in what we know as a permit book. Now, these aren’t just papers; they’re a passport to lawful operation and the key to seamless journeys across state lines. It is for this reason that […]
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Understanding Transport Protocols: Who Can Ride Along
The operation of commercial vehicles is regulated by a series of rules and regulations designed to ensure safety and security. One such rule, under § 392.60 of the Code of Federal Regulations, explicitly prohibits the transportation of “unauthorized persons” in commercial motor vehicles (with some exceptions). Let’s break it down. The Basic Rule The essence […]
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How To Drive Safely At Night: Essential Tips for Truck Drivers
Truck driving at night comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. The roads are generally quieter, and the sense of peacefulness can make the journey enjoyable. However, nighttime driving also brings inherent risks like reduced visibility, fatigue, and impaired drivers on the road, which is precisely why, in this article, we delve into […]
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Founded by the American Trucking Associations in 1988, NTDAW is a nationwide program that serves as an annual homage to the dedication, sacrifices, and essential services provided by our country’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers. Why We’re Thankful As we go about our daily lives, these men and women work tirelessly to keep America moving, […]
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How To Properly Mark A Commercial Motor Vehicle
Navigating the world of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) entails its own set of rules and guidelines. One such that every CMV operator should be familiar with is the marking requirements. Properly marking a CMV not only ensures compliance with regulations, but also safety and professionalism on the road. Understanding the Regulation The marking requirements for […]
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Safety Message for Truck Drivers: Top 5 Steps to Stay Safe on the Road
Trucking companies have a duty to protect the safety of other motorists by preparing their drivers for the road ahead. Showing drivers how to plan roots ahead, drive defensively, and prepare for the road ahead of them is a vital part of their training. Commercial vehicles entering the road have different expectations and rules because […]
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Safety Training for Truck Drivers: 10 Topics for Teaching Safe Driving
Truck driver safety training is one of the most critical steps before truck drivers get behind the wheel of a loaded truck. Safety training can save lives, preventing severe accidents that endanger not just the truck driver’s safety, but also the safety of anyone on the road. If you own your own trucking company and […]
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7 Proven Strategies to Prevent Low-Clearance Accidents
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are big; and with sheer size comes its own set of unique challenges. In particular, one of the gravest that CMV drivers continuously face is low-clearance accidents, particularly bridge strikes. An alarming statistic from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that between 2014 and 2018, bridge strikes involving large […]
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Harnessing the Power of SimplexHub and Simplex2Go for Loss Prevention and Risk Mitigation
Here, at Simplex Group, we’ve always been at the forefront of enhancing and simplifying your over-the-road operations. Hence, why we’re thrilled to announce, today, the latest updates to our customer portal, SimplexHub, and our mobile app, Simplex2Go. These new features are specifically designed to help you focus on loss prevention and risk mitigation, empowering you […]
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