Speed Limiters

Transportation Industry in 2017 – Rules and Regulations

The end of 2016 was a tad hectic when it came to following updates on the various rules and regulations…

Truck WritersJanuary 18, 2017

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Size Regulations

Truck Writers recognizes that roughly 80 percent of crashes involving a truck are caused by passenger vehicles. However, as our…

Truck WritersJanuary 11, 2017

Roadside Assistance

How to get Your Rig out of the Ditch

No one plans on getting stuck in the ditch. However, during a Midwestern winter, it seems almost inevitable. Before You…

Truck WritersJanuary 4, 2017

policy renewal

Trucking Insurance Renewal: 3 Things to Expect

With the New Year just around the corner, it seems fitting to discuss renewal. Although, maybe not the type you're…

Truck WritersDecember 28, 2016

Owner Operator

10 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator

For the last year, our Becoming an Owner Operator series aimed to help those interested in becoming an owner operator navigate…

Truck WritersDecember 21, 2016

entry-level CDL

Final Rule: Entry-Level Minimum Training Requirements

The FMCSA and DOT published the Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators final rule on December 8, 2016.…

Truck WritersDecember 14, 2016

Drug and Alcohol

Final Rule: Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA and DOT published the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule on December 5, 2016. The final…

Truck WritersDecember 7, 2016

self-driving trucks

Top 4 Trends Driving Vocational Truck Design in 2016

With 2016 dwindling down, let's take a look at the four vocational truck design trends that took the market by…

Truck WritersNovember 30, 2016

Transportation

How to Protect Your Truck from a Winter Freeze

High winds, icy roads and below zero temperatures—driving a truck during a Midwestern winter isn’t easy. There is enough to…

Truck WritersNovember 23, 2016

Minnesota

2016 MN Freight System Plan: Trucking Overview

This November, Commissioner Charles A. Zelle signed the 2016 Minnesota Statewide Freight System Plan. This Plan is an update to…

Truck WritersNovember 16, 2016

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Transportation Industry in 2017 – Rules and Regulations

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Size Regulations

How to get Your Rig out of the Ditch

Trucking Insurance Renewal: 3 Things to Expect

10 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator

Final Rule: Entry-Level Minimum Training Requirements

Final Rule: Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Top 4 Trends Driving Vocational Truck Design in 2016

How to Protect Your Truck from a Winter Freeze

2016 MN Freight System Plan: Trucking Overview

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