trucking news Minimize Transportation Risk by Improving Hiring Practices Truck transportation in the U.S. is a major portion of our economy. According to the Council for Supply Chain Professionals,…Truck WritersJune 2, 2015
trucking news Short-Term Highway Bill Passed by U.S. House This Week The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term, temporary extension of the current Highway Bill on Tuesday, May 19th. The…Truck WritersMay 21, 2015
trucking news New FMCSA Beyond Compliance Initiative – Now Open to Public Comment The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a request for public comment on its exploratory initiative to find ways…Truck WritersApril 24, 2015
trucking insurance terms Important Trucking Insurance Terminology – Start with the A's There are a lot of important and complex terms used in the insurance industry. As owners and managers in the…Truck WritersApril 10, 2015
Trucking Insurance Trucking Workers' Compensation: Controlling Your Ex Mod Workers’ compensation costs play a role in any trucking business. These costs can prove substantial, and often seem uncontrollable. But…Truck WritersMarch 30, 2015
Trucking Safety Controlling Costs and Risk with Improved Fleet Safety Practices Most commercial operators are aware of the fact that distractions while driving lead to an increased accident rate. Additionally, the…Truck WritersMarch 23, 2015
electronic logging devices Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Survival Guide The problem. We all know that the federal government has mandated ELD’s and will eventually stop pushing back the decision.…Truck WritersMarch 16, 2015
trucking news Home Office Tax Deductions for Owner Operators There are two requirements to claim a deduction for an office in your home. The first requirement is that the…Truck WritersMarch 2, 2015
trucking news Investing in Technology is a Smart Move Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Trucking Association’s annual Safety Conference and was struck by how…Truck WritersFebruary 16, 2015
Trucking Insurance Welcome to the Trucking News & Insurance Blog The transportation industry comprises the backbone of the American economy, and is fundamental to our way of life. This makes…Truck WritersFebruary 9, 2015