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- FMSCA Planning Listening Tour in Early 2010 on HOS Issue 1:29pm Jan 1
- Mom Gives Thanks to Truckers Via “Dear Abby” 6:54am Dec 30
- Is a Gas Tax Increase in Our Future? 7:58am Dec 28
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (that’s mouthful!) recently met to talk about the read more
This story is guaranteed to bring a tear to even the most stone-faced trucker’s eye. read more
Has anyone ever tried to quantify how many miles truckers have driven on America’s highways since trucking become an industry? The answer would be a googol (10100) plus infinity probably. read more
The increases in freight volume that the trucking industry typically sees every third and fourth quarter has all but vanished, reports FleetOwner.com. read more
Has anyone ever tried to quantify how many miles truckers have driven on America’s highways since trucking become an industry? The answer would be a googol (10100) plus infinity probably. ...
What is there to do while you’re motoring down the highway for hours? More often that not, you’re listening to the radio! If...
As 2009 draws to a close, what‘s in store for 2010? American Truckings Association President Bill Graves offered some clues when he spoke at the ATA’s recent 2009 Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. read more
There’s no stopping old man winter. . . Or a trucker for that matter. Well, almost nothing. Sleet and snow can certainly prevent the efficient movement of freight, but that may be a good thing (safety first)! read more
I’m not suggesting taking up arms to bring forward changes in the trucking industry. What I am recommending is taking a revolutionary approach to how you conduct your trucking business. read more
If you think driving on the lower 48’s interstate highway system can sometimes be hazardous, imagine driving on frozen lakes! For an ice trucker, life behind the wheel can be even more treacherous than average, and it’s likely they never face a dull moment. read more
Unless you’ve been pumping iron and can out-arm wrestle any dude, as a “lady trucker,“ you need to do what you can to sensibly yet proactively protect your personal security. Fortunately, there are simple safety measures women truckers can take while on the job. read more
On January 1, 2010, trucks built prior to 1994 will no longer be allowed entry into the Port of Los Angeles. Also, trucks built between 1994 and 2003 must be retrofitted to meet current emissions requirements before they can get in. Why you ask? read more
As boring a topic as trucking insurance is, we need to understand where it protects us and where it doesn’t. In the last post I covered details on Auto Liability Coverage. ...
In September, the U.S. House of Representatives received it’s first hybrid electric vehicle. The hybrid will transport congressional office furniture and equipment to Capital Hill and around Washington, D.C. read more
It’s amazing what thoughts wander through your mind as you drive for hours across America’s highways. Thinking about your insurance coverage usually isn’t one of those mile-gobbling thought processes you go through. The ...
