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6 Levels of DOT Inspections

If you work in the trucking industry, you are probably aware of all the DOT inspections that occur in order to ensure you are compliant with FMCSA rules and regulations. These inspections are usually carried out by a state police officer or a DOT inspector, and there are six different levels of inspections that they […]

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DOT Safety Compliance New Entrant Safety Audit Steps

Becoming a new owner of a trucking company can mean dealing with a lot of lengthy processes and paperwork. One of the things you will go through is the New Entrant Safety Audit. There are a couple of steps that you go through with this audit, so today, we’re here to walk you through them […]

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Entry Level Driver Training 

Recently, the FMCSA announced that the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule would be taking effect starting on February 7th, 2023. The ELDT rule affects the new driver training process and is part of the FMCSA’s efforts to continue improving road safety. For this reason, it’s crucial to get a good idea of why these […]

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How to Be a Successful Carrier

In order to succeed as a carrier, there are a few things to understand about operations. That’s why today, we’re going to be guiding you through the key steps of the hiring process and finding the right customers to achieve your goals of becoming a successful carrier. Hiring Reliable and Qualified Drivers- The trucking industry […]

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Women in Trucking—How Have They Shaped the Industry?

In the past, the trucking industry has been male-dominated, but today, the industry is being run by successful women and men alike. As more and more women enter this field, they continue to take the trucking industry by storm and change it for the better. Changing Perspectives One of the most valuable ways that women […]

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4 Tips to Negotiate Freight Rate

Freight rates are a crucial aspect of a trucking business, as they can have a big impact on your profits and overall financial performance. Even though the industry continues to deal with a growing number of issues, freight rates is one of the things you can still have control over. Here are a few tips […]

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Emerging Issues in the Trucking Industry

The key to staying afloat and making the best out of any situation is to stay informed and educated about the state of the trucking industry today.  As a transportation solutions company, we want to ensure we stay up to date on any trends and emerging issues within the trucking industry in order to tackle […]

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Trucking Industry Concerns of 2022 (Part 2) 

(For a review of the top 5 concerns, visit our previous blog post) Continuing with our review of top industry concerns for 2022, as identified by ATRI’s report, let’s dive into the issues that made it to the bottom of the top 10. It’s important to remember the issues listed below have been ranked as […]

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Top 5 Trucking Industry Concerns of 2022

As the end of the year approaches, let’s take a look at some of the most pressing issues that affect the trucking industry today. Every year, the American Transportation Research Institute releases the top 10 concerns in the trucking industry, as determined by the members of the trucking community at large, from owner-operators, to motor […]

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