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Best Audiobooks for Truckers 2016: Movie Fanatics

Whether you're a short-haul or long-haul trucker, we've bet you've heard one too many radio commercials or are tired of…

Truck WritersFebruary 10, 2016

Owner Operator

Becoming an Owner Operator: Personal Considerations

With a driver shortage continuing to plague the trucking industry, now is best time to become an owner operator. However,…

Truck WritersFebruary 3, 2016

trucking legislation

What’s in Store for the Transportation Industry in 2016

What’s in store for the transportation industry in 2016? Experts seem to agree to disagree on how infrastructure, regulation and…

Truck WritersJanuary 25, 2016

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Driver Fatigue Issues Go Beyond HOS

Driver fatigue is a major safety issue for the transportation industry. The fact that driver fatigue was involved in 20%…

Truck WritersJanuary 14, 2016

Transportation

I-35E HOV Lane Laws Cause Concern Among Truckers

On January 4th, Minnesota's I-35E HOV lanes opened to traffic. Unlike most cities, tractor-trailers can use the lanes as long as two…

Truck WritersJanuary 5, 2016

impaired driving

Alcohol, Speeding and Distractions Cause Most Trucking Fatalities

With 2015 vehicle fatalities up from 2014, commercial fleet owners need to determine and resolve potential safety issues within the…

Truck WritersJanuary 5, 2016

trucking coverages

Don’t Let Downtime Issues Get You Down

If you are an owner operator, downtime is your worst enemy. When your truck is parked in your driveway you…

Truck WritersDecember 22, 2015

Trucking Insurance

Know Your Drivers: Employees or Owner Operators?

High-visibility suits in recent weeks against FedEx Ground and Amazon underscore the importance of properly classifying drivers as owner operators…

Truck WritersDecember 10, 2015

transportation news

‘SmartPark’ Expansion Could Mean Savings for Carriers

Pilot “SmartPark” programs in Tennessee and Michigan that give truckers real-time information about parking availability could be expanded if the…

Truck WritersNovember 23, 2015

trucking news

Wireless Roadside Inspections Promise Productivity Gains for Carriers

Carriers could achieve substantial productivity gains and fuel savings if all goes as hoped in a long-awaited field test of…

Truck WritersNovember 13, 2015

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Best Audiobooks for Truckers 2016: Movie Fanatics

Becoming an Owner Operator: Personal Considerations

What’s in Store for the Transportation Industry in 2016

Driver Fatigue Issues Go Beyond HOS

I-35E HOV Lane Laws Cause Concern Among Truckers

Alcohol, Speeding and Distractions Cause Most Trucking Fatalities

Don’t Let Downtime Issues Get You Down

Know Your Drivers: Employees or Owner Operators?

‘SmartPark’ Expansion Could Mean Savings for Carriers

Wireless Roadside Inspections Promise Productivity Gains for Carriers

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