Jun 02 Minimize Transportation Risk by Improving Hiring Practices By Truck Writers trucking news Truck transportation in the U.S. is a major portion of our economy. According to the Council for Supply Chain Professionals,…Read More
May 21 Short-Term Highway Bill Passed by U.S. House This Week By Truck Writers trucking news The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term, temporary extension of the current Highway Bill on Tuesday, May 19th. The…Read More
Apr 24 New FMCSA Beyond Compliance Initiative – Now Open to Public Comment By Truck Writers trucking news The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a request for public comment on its exploratory initiative to find ways…Read More
Apr 10 Important Trucking Insurance Terminology – Start with the A's By Truck Writers trucking insurance terms There are a lot of important and complex terms used in the insurance industry. As owners and managers in the…Read More
Mar 30 Trucking Workers' Compensation: Controlling Your Ex Mod By Truck Writers Trucking Insurance Workers’ compensation costs play a role in any trucking business. These costs can prove substantial, and often seem uncontrollable. But…Read More
Mar 23 Controlling Costs and Risk with Improved Fleet Safety Practices By Truck Writers Trucking Safety Most commercial operators are aware of the fact that distractions while driving lead to an increased accident rate. Additionally, the…Read More
Mar 16 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Survival Guide By Truck Writers electronic logging devices The problem. We all know that the federal government has mandated ELD’s and will eventually stop pushing back the decision.…Read More
Mar 02 Home Office Tax Deductions for Owner Operators By Truck Writers trucking news There are two requirements to claim a deduction for an office in your home. The first requirement is that the…Read More
Feb 16 Investing in Technology is a Smart Move By Truck Writers trucking news Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Trucking Association’s annual Safety Conference and was struck by how…Read More
Feb 09 Welcome to the Trucking News & Insurance Blog By Truck Writers Trucking Insurance The transportation industry comprises the backbone of the American economy, and is fundamental to our way of life. This makes…Read More