Friday, November 4, 2016A leading expert in the Trucking Insurance Industry, Tommy Ruke founder of the MCIEF, "Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation" wrote an excellent blog that will help many understand what the MCS90 is and what it is not as well as when it will respond and when it does not. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 3, 2016An insured traveling "interstate" (crossing state lines) hauling for-hire is required to have an MCS90, and the BMC91X Federal Motor Carrier filing. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 1, 2016The MCS90 actually came to be during The Motor Carrier ACT of 1980. The act states that each motor carrier traveling "interstate" for-hire is required to show proof that they have a financial responsibility equal to or greater than the minimums required by each state. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 20, 2016Driving your vehicle in hazardous conditions, such as snow, heavy rain, or thick fog, is a matter of preparation, practice, and―as always with driving―calm and caution. And just because it is not a blizzard does not mean conditions are not hazardous. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Tips for Getting Better Sleep On the Road If you’re sleeping away from home, you know it’s harder to get rest. However, there are a few things you can do to sleep, and feel, better: * Keep the cab of your truck cool, dark and quiet. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 What Should Truck Drivers Know About Distracted Driving: New FMCSA regulations prohibit texting and hand-held mobile phone use while operating a commercial motor vehicle used in interstate commerce. Drivers caught texting or using hand-held mobile phones are subject to fines, disqualifications, and being put out-of-service. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 17, 2016A "Rite Of Passage", as defined by Wikipedia, is a ritual event that marks a person's progress from one status to another. Ever since man crawled out of caves on his knuckles, there has been a “Rite of Passage” in the community. Rites of Passage, going back to the tribal days of man’s existence, have largely been religious in nature. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 14, 2016Truck drivers have very long days and erratic sleep schedules. Most are also getting paid by how much work they get done, whether it be by the mile, by the hour, or a percentage of what the load pays. Staying awake and alert for long periods of time is critical if you want to be a safe, productive driver. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 13, 2016It’s not just the trucking industry that seems divided on the topic of autonomous vehicles – the general public is split on how they feel about driverless cars and trucks out on the roadways. Truck and car manufacturers alike are already putting serious time and money into developing driverless technologies and pushing federal legislators to keep up with the times. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 8, 2016A simple question professional drivers should ask themselves: "How close would I follow the vehicle ahead of me if my family or loved ones were in that vehicle?" Professional drivers must be in control of their vehicle at all times. Remember, if you are following too closely, you really are not in full control of your vehicle. READ MORE >>
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