March 13, 2024
laurengoinsHow to Handle Roadside Inspections and Avoid Violations
Roadside inspections are an inconvenient yet important part of trucking and logistics operations. They help ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide valuable feedback to drivers and companies to improve safety performance. However, they can also be stressful and time-consuming, especially if violations are identified. To help you prepare for and handle roadside inspections more […]
March 6, 2024
laurengoinsEverything Changes: How Truckers Can Keep Up With New Technology
Technology is ever-evolving and has become integrated into the trucking industry. Although electronic logging devices, GPS tracking, and hands-free communication software can make truckers’ lives safer and easier, these digital advancements have also caused challenges for some drivers. We don’t want to dwell on the challenges, but let’s take a moment to call attention to […]
February 28, 2024
laurengoinsA Guide to Understanding and Navigating Weigh Stations
You see the flashing lights ahead. The sign declares the scales are open for business. We might not like it, but weigh stations play a crucial role in the trucking industry, ensuring compliance with weight limits and safety regulations, preventing road damage, and promoting fair competition. Understanding and navigating weigh stations is essential for a […]
February 12, 2024
laurengoinsTop 5 Points to Consider When Purchasing a Truck: Engine Quality
Choosing the right transport truck is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your business’s efficiency, profitability, and overall success. With so many factors to consider, it’s vital to prioritize engine quality, as it plays a key role in a truck’s performance, reliability, and long-term value. Let’s take a look at the top 5 points […]
February 6, 2024
laurengoinsWhat to do After an Accident
Commercial truck drivers are responsible for driving large and heavy vehicles on public roads. They carry a great responsibility to safely operate their vehicles as they navigate the nation’s highways. As careful as you may be, many factors can play into an unforeseen accident. Weather, road conditions, and other drivers can all be factors. Unfortunately, […]
January 23, 2024
laurengoinsNavigating the Storm: How Truck Drivers Handle Inclement Weather
Inclement weather can be a formidable adversary for truck drivers, posing numerous challenges that demand resilience, skill, and adaptability. From heavy rain and high winds to hail, snowstorms to tornadoes, these weather conditions can significantly impact the safety and efficiency of trucking operations. Let’s delve into the world of truck drivers and explore how they […]
January 12, 2024
laurengoinsTips on Passing your CDL Exam
You’ve driven a car, a motorcycle, or maybe a moving truck. Driving a transport is different. Much different. Remember back to those early days, likely in your teens, when you took that first test. You probably studied a manual, took a driver’s education course, learned the details, and prepared for the road. Now, as […]
July 13, 2023
AgencyTime Changes Everything – How the Trucking Industry has Changed Over the Past 25 Years
Time Changes Everything – How the Trucking Industry has Changed Over the Past 25 Years Truck drivers play an instrumental role in the movement of freight around the world and, unless you never leave your home, you’d be hard-pressed to go a day without seeing some form of trucking logistics. While countless […]
July 6, 2023
AgencyWhat Drivers Need to Know About the DVIR
What Drivers Need to Know About the DVIR The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is a legally mandated review of the components and systems of your truck and trailer. Simply put, neglecting to complete this task can result in fines and penalties for both the driver and the company, so don’t cut […]
June 29, 2023
AgencyHow to Increase Miles per Gallon
How to Increase Miles per Gallon The rise in fuel costs has impacted drivers across the country. With average fuel costs from $4000 to $6000 each month, many companies and owner/operators are on the hunt for ways to shave off the additional expenses without incurring additional costs. Let’s dive in and look at […]