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The ELD Mandate 101: Addressing Common Questions and Comments The ELD mandate continues to create a stir within the trucking industry. The reality is the deadline is a few short months away for truckers and trucking companies to be compliant…
How Do You Get Permanent Operating Authority? We know what you are thinking, you’ve gone through all the steps to start your trucking company. You applied for operating authority and now that you’ve received it, it’s not permanent! So, how…
How Can a Truck Driver Reduce Stress? We Have the Tips! Life in the 21st century is stressful for everybody. Jobs, families, commitments, errands all demand a huge chunk of our time leaving less room for relaxing and recharging. This…
Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States What’s the one thing you can get just about everyone to agree on? That traffic stinks! Getting stuck in traffic will always be inevitable, right? Maybe not. In May,…
5 Reefer Hauling Tips for New Food Safety Rules It’s always a challenge to stay cool in the summer. Popsicles, ice cream, and watermelon are things we often consume to beat the heat. But the real challenge is keeping them…
Did you know that Roadcheck is June 6th-8th? If you’re new to the trucking industry, International Roadcheck is a 72-hour annual inspection blitz run by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This year 10,000 CVSA-certified inspectors across North America will…
Common Tax Deductions for Owner-Operators As an owner-operator, do you know what tax deductions you can take? With the tax deadline quickly approaching, we’re looking for any deductions we can find. According to the IRS, any expenses that are “ordinary…
Pet Friendly Truck Stops Having a dog (or cat) travel with you can make life on the road better, but can have some challenges too. You and your pet need to get plenty of fresh air and exercise. It’s best…
Benefits to Finding the Best Fuel Card If you’re looking for help with driver retention, fuel discounts, account management, and more, a fuel card for trucking companies can be an excellent tool to save you money. Here are four benefits…
How You Can Prevent Truck Fires We’re not sure if Billy Joel was talking to truckers when he sang “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” but it’s safe to say that most truck fires are unintended accidents. Things like smoking, overheated…