Long-distance routes and trucking on the road can be challenging. As a product of their lifestyles, drivers for long-distance trucking companies often have more health problems than than those in other careers. There are numerous aspects of trucking that can impact… Read More
Archive for the ‘Trucking Industry’ Category
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Delivery of Oversized Loads: Things to Keep In Mind
Whether it’s an extra-large load of supplies, a trailer home, or construction equipment, the delivery of oversized loads is a task best left to only the best trucking and transportation services. While it sounds rather simple, the delivery of oversized… Read More
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Signs a Career in Truck Driving Could Be for You
Have you ever wondered about a career in truck driving? Like most jobs, the occupation can come with a fair amount of stress and challenges. However, some people can be rather well-suited for the work and lifestyle truck driving brings…. Read More
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How Gasoline and Diesel Engines Compare in Commercial Trucks
While more than 97 percent of all U.S. Class 8 trucks — the class including tractor-trailers — run on diesel fuel, it seems strange this day in age for companies to debate whether they should have fleets of commercial trucks… Read More
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4 Ways Telematics Help Trucking Companies
Telematics is nothing new to most modern trucking companies. What is telematics, you ask? It refers to a field of study that encompasses telecommunications and vehicle technologies, like GPS and diagnostic systems, to send data about vehicle location, travel speed,… Read More
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Truck Drivers: Be Aware of These Critical Health Issues
Truck drivers, you know a career composed of trucking, long-hauls, and deliveries isn’t the easiest or safest occupation. Apart from the risk of road-related accidents, the nature of the work can contribute to adverse health conditions and issues. Fulfilling your… Read More
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Impact of the ELD Mandate in the Trucking Industry
ELDs, or Electronic Logging Devices, are meant to track truck drivers’ hours of service (HOS) to ensure compliance with regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As of December 16, 2019, all carriers and drivers who apply to… Read More
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Why Transportation Services and Employees are Essential
Those working in trucking and transportation services are still reporting for work every day as millions of others are staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19. Transportation services and personnel have always been essential to the delivery of various… Read More
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Realities for First-Year Truck Drivers
First-year truck drivers will encounter several challenges as they begin their careers in trucking. New commercial vehicle drivers can get hit with some harsh realities about life as a trucker on the road, which can really make them question whether… Read More
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Importance of Fleet Service
While it may seem like two simple words, quite a lot can go into the idea of “fleet service.” It’s not always clear what a vehicle leasing company may mean when they say fleet services and what kind of value… Read More