Vehicle Check Lights Before Sundown
The critical importance of checking lights for your truck In the realm of transportation and logistics, the safety of our operations and the well-being of everyone on the road is of paramount importance, with a critical aspect of ensuring this safety being the proper functioning of your vehicle’s lights. Hence, why in this latest article, […]
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DOT Physical: What You Need to Know?
If you are a professional truck driver, then you might be wondering what the requirements are regarding a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. A DOT physical exam is a very important test to ensure that a truck driver is in good health and is able to reliably perform their duties behind the wheel. Since this […]
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ELD Questions
After the ELD mandate was passed in December 2019, ELDs have become extremely common in the trucking industry and it has had a huge impact. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that ELD implementation will prevent 1,844 auto accidents saving 26 lives and preventing 562 injuries every year. In addition, ELD is expected […]
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How Can You Make IFTA Compliance Easier With Your ELD?
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) helps save a lot of time for drivers and helps carriers or fleets remain in compliance. While almost everyone in the trucking industry has heard of IFTA, they might not fully understand how IFTA compliance can be made easier with an ELD. In this blog, we aim to highlight […]
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What Is Fleet Management?
In the trucking industry, it is vitally important that owners of multiple commercial vehicles have the ability to effectively manage all of their vehicles and monitor aspects such as vehicle maintenance, driver behavior, fuel management, and fleet operations. In order to manage these aspects effectively, quality fleet management services are required. With the fleet management […]
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Wildlife Encounters on the Road
In the quiet hours of dawn and dusk, the natural world stirs, bringing with it the increased risk of wildlife encounters on the road. As we’ve discussed here before, safety on the road is a top priority for our company, and that includes being both vigilant and cautious when it comes to wildlife encounters. For […]
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What’s the Difference Between Recourse vs Nonrecourse Factoring?
Many new businesses, especially those in the trucking industry, experience problems with cash flow. Factoring companies offer a better way to bridge that gap to keep the business running smoothly while invoices are collected after deliveries. With improved cash flow through recourse and nonrecourse factoring services, could be the answer you need to drive down […]
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The Importance of Adhering to the No Unauthorized Passengers Policy in Commercial Transportation
In the world of commercial transportation, ensuring operational safety and security is paramount. All good companies prioritize not only the efficiency of their services but also the safety of everyone involved, with a vital part of this commitment being the strict adherence to a policy of prohibition in the transportation of unauthorized passengers. Let’s talk […]
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DOT Fines and Penalties
DOT compliance should always be a top concern for any trucking company. DOT fines and penalties can be very costly, plus they could keep you off the road. This can chip away at your profits. It is imperative that you have an in-depth understanding of DOT rules at all times. It’s even more urgent now […]
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FMCSA Annual Fine Increase for the New Year
The FMCSA every year announces its annual fine increase for trucker regulation violations. These changes are driven by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, marking a crucial, yearly turning point for carriers and drivers alike. Hence why it is crucial to be cognizant of them. Understanding the Increases The adjustments are part […]
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