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December 16, 2015
OPERATING AUTHORITY CHECKLIST
Looking to start your own trucking company? Today is the day to start to make the one of the best decisions of your life. There is no better time to get your DOT Authority and start a new trucking company. Being an owner operator is one thing, but getting your own authority is a whole…
END OF YEAR FILINGS
The end of the year is just around the corner, which means that it’s time for your end of year checklist. This includes renewing your IFTA License and permits you may have to drive in New York, New Mexico or Oregon and filing your UCR. Rather than stress out and get everything done last minute,…
November 12, 2015
DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM FAQS
As a new trucking company, you definitely have your hands full and may have rules and regulations that you haven’t taken the time to understand yet. Although you don’t have time to spare, understanding the drug and alcohol regulations is vital and failing to follow these important regulations is one of the quickest ways to…
October 27, 2015
E-LOG MANDATE UPDATE
The final ruling to require truck operators to use electronic logging devices has been delayed. The Department of Transportation said that the ruling is now forecasted to be published on October 30th. The rule will take effect two years following the publication, the date by which fleets, owner-operators and drivers must be using electronic logging…
September 23, 2015
Saving Money as a Truck Driver
Being on the road is hard enough without thinking about saving money. Unfortunately for truck drivers, it’s easy to overlook your savings and just continue spending. It’s no secret that the longer you’re on the road, the easier it is to stop being so frivolous, but it’s still not that simple. If you’re concerned about…
September 15, 2015
NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and although you may think it’s just a team celebration, everyone around the country should be celebrating the industry. There are many reasons why we should all take time to appreciate all the invisible work done by truck drivers every hour and every day. If trucks stopped…
August 28, 2015
Depression on the Road
Depression is something many truck drivers experience. The job can be stressful, the hours longer than anticipated, and friends and family are often hundreds of miles away. Here are some things you can do to help you through any stressful time.
August 24, 2015
IFTA PENALTIES AND INTEREST
Preparing your IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) tax return and paying the taxes due is extremely important. Taking the time to gather all the documents and filling out all the proper forms can take up a lot of time that you may not have. Unfortunately, if you put it off, it can lead to penalties,…
August 14, 2015
Finding a Certified Medical Examiner
In 2014 an important law was implemented for all truck drivers. This law was made to keep America’s interstate CMV drivers healthy and our roads safer by requiring all interstate CMV drivers to have their medical examinations performed by a Certified Medical Examiner that is listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry…
July 30, 2015
IS GETTING A HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT WORTH IT?
The Department of Transportation defines a dangerous item as, any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people or anything else in the environment. The government regulates most dangerous goods by forcing companies to label containers carrying dangerous goods with specific symbols, making it clear what it contains. Dangerous goods are commonly called hazardous materials…