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Thursday, May 31, 2018As of April 1, 2018, new violations associated with the FMCSA’s ELD mandate will fall under the Hours of Service Compliance BASIC category in the CSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS). What does this mean to you as a driver/carrier? These violations are not being applied retroactively. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 17, 2018During the week of July 15th Traffic safety personnel will be on the lookout for unsafe driving behaviors by commercial motor vehicles drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. Examples of what enforcement personnel will be tracking throughout the week are speeding, distracted driving, texting... READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 With the trucking industry facing driver shortages, it has caused many companies to reflect on what other companies are doing to address this issue. Signing Bonuses Companies are offering experienced drivers (one year plus) anywhere from $2000 to $10,000 bonuses. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 16, 2018 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is looking to pull the Hours of Service regulations more in line with the realities of the road that drivers face day in and day out. They have filed a petition with the FMCSA asking for the administration to consider making some changes to the HOS rules. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 8, 2018 We're just over one month into the ELD mandate era, and one thing has become clear: the industry's transition to Electronic Logging Devices is far from over. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 2, 2018 During President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday he increased the price tag of his promised $1 trillion infrastructure plan to a whopping $1.5 trillion... Read the full story here. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 26, 2018 A memo outlining some of President Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan leaked earlier this week. Its six pages contain a couple of potential bombshells including that drivers can expect new tolls on interstates and a repeat of protections against tolling on existing roads. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 6, 20171. You’ll want to make sure your commodity is covered. Don’t assume that all loads will be covered. Some goods like tobacco, jewelry, and liquor are hard to find coverage for since they are prime targets of thieves. Make sure your agent knows what you will be hauling. 2. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 28, 2017· Motor Truck Cargo Insurance protects those goods from damage and theft. You’ll want to assure your client that their cargo will make it safely to the destination safely or that they will be reimbursed if it doesn’t. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 21, 2017Picking the Right Amount · It’s crucial to provide an accurate stated amount. Since the insurance company pays the lesser of ACV and the Stated Amount, it does you no good to value your truck higher than it’s actually worth. READ MORE >>
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