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Truck Driving Tips For New and Experienced Truckers
Truck Driving Tips For New and Experienced Truckers Being a company truck driver or even an owner operator is not nearly as simple as just driving and watching for changing road conditions in bad weather, although many probably hold that assumption. In addition to...
Your Guide to CSA Points
Your Guide to CSA Points Getting points might sound positive, but CSA points are ones you don’t want! Let's take a closer look at what CSA points mean for truck drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and how these points can affect your standing in the...
What Are the DOT Blood Pressure Guidelines?
What Are the DOT Blood Pressure Guidelines? As you know the government agencies that oversee commercial drivers such as the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have a lot of regulations in place. Many of the medical...
The 35 Best Gift Ideas for Truckers
The 35 Best Gift Ideas for Truckers Finding the perfect gift for the truck driver in your life can be challenging, especially if you want something more thoughtful than a gift card. Trucking is hard work, and the best gifts are practical items that improve comfort,...
Understanding the Freight Audit Process
Understanding the Freight Audit Process For any service provider or carrier in the trucking industry, understanding the freight audit process is essential. This process directly affects profitability by controlling freight costs and freight payment verification,...
what is freight consolidation
What is Freight Consolidation? Today we are going to dive in and learn about a part of cost savings part of commercial trucking called freight consolidation. If you have not heard this term before, you are sure to in the future. In actuality, this is pretty basic...
What is Deadhead Trucking?
What is Deadhead Trucking? Deadhead trucking is the act of driving an empty truck load at any point either from the point of origin or on the return trip. This does not matter if you are hauling a dry van with empty pallets or an empty flatbed trailer. Empty is empty....
How to Find Hot Shot Loads
How to Get Hotshot Loads Running a hotshot trucking company can prove to be a very lucrative side of the trucking industry. However, like running a traditional trucking business, you need to have a steady stream of new loads to keep yourself profitable and your...
How to Perfect Your Freight Invoices
How to Perfect Your Freight Invoices In this industry, invoicing results in lots of paperwork, and good paperwork is king. It will keep you better organized, help you project a more professional appearance to clients, and believe it or not, can even help get you paid...
What Are Electronic Onboard Recorders?
What Are Electronic Onboard Recorders? Have you heard of an electronic onboard recorder? For truckers in the United States, you will probably know the term ELD used by the department of transportation. The ELD is now what is required by law to be used in the United...
What is Tare Weight in Trucking?
What is Tare Weight in Trucking? If you’re starting a trucking company, understanding weight-related terminology like tare weight is essential. Tare weight is a foundational term in the shipping industry and directly affects shipping costs, weight limits, and...
What Are Freight Lanes?
What Are Freight Lanes? A freight lane, also known as a carrier lane, is any route a carrier covers on a regular schedule. Freight lanes are also known as shipping lanes or trucking lanes. These lanes are often used by freight brokers and will connect multiple cities...