Trucking Myths
For people foreign to the trucking industry, a lot of it might seem mysterious, puzzling and confusing. This can lead to misconceptions that harm the image of the industry, creating a negative reputation that impacts drivers, owner-operators, and trucking businesses alike. For this, and many more reasons, it’s imperative to set the record straight and […]
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Importance of Getting Sleep For Truck Drivers 
Sleep is a common issue for most people, but especially for truck drivers and therefore carriers. Getting enough sleep is extremely important in order to stay alert during long trips, especially at night. Getting a good night’s sleep will not only help you stay alert while being on the road but it’s extremely beneficial to […]
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Review of Driver Retention Tactics
The topic of driver retention is a constant in the trucking industry. Both for carriers and drivers alike, finding ways to improve the conditions on the road to ensure drivers and carriers are happy is extremely important. What are some of the things drivers are looking for to stay working for the same company? Although […]
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Time Management Tips for Carriers and Drivers
We know one of the perks, and one of the most stressful aspects of becoming a carrier is time management. At first, the option of choosing your schedule and being in charge of your own time is appealing, but you soon realize there’s a lot more to juggle. For experienced truck drivers and carriers, managing […]
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Fatigue Management for Truck Drivers
Feeling fatigued is a common condition that affects all humans. But what is fatigue? To understand fatigue means to be able to combat it. Fatigue is a level of exhaustion and tiredness that stems from labor, exertion and high levels of stress. These three conditions are well-known to truck drivers and carriers alike. The nature […]
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What to look for in a pre-trip inspection?
Pre-trip inspections are extremely important to keep you and our roads safe. As a truck driver you are required by law to check your tractor and trailer at the start of every trip, and every 24 hours. A good Pre-Trip inspection allows you to fix any problem before heading out on the road. This inspection […]
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5 places to visit as an Over-The-Road Driver
Over-the-Road (OTR) drivers are those who know our country intimately well. They are the ones who transport all kinds of freight over very long distances. Over the Road drivers are the ones who spend weeks at a time on the road, driving through state lines and sometimes crossing the entire country to deliver their loads […]
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INTRODUCING SIMPLEX ELD
ELD systems have been around for a few years now. They have been a part of every driver’s journey, and have come with benefits as well as certain challenges. In general, they’ve helped streamline some of the on-the-road processes for drivers and carriers. Some of the advantages the ELD mandate has brought include minimizing the […]
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What to expect for your DOT compliance audits
As a carrier, you must be prepared at all times for DOT audits. We know that it can be stressful but there is no need to panic! There are various things you can do to make your audit process less stressful and pass with flying colors. Keep in mind that DOT audits occur with little to no […]
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Getting over the fears of factoring
We usually fear what we don’t know, so let’s get to know factoring to stop fearing it and to start benefiting from it! For a small fee, factoring companies provide business owners with the cash to keep operating, and then waits for the brokers to pay for the invoice, which usually takes between 30 to […]
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