Becoming a commercial truck driver can be a great choice. However, it is a completely different lifestyle than most people live, especially if you do long-distance commercial trucking. You could spend weeks on the road before you get to go back home, so it is not for everyone. That being said, there are many jobs where you can be home with your family every night. […]
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3 ways to Protect Your Company from Cargo Theft
Cargo theft went down last year, with SensiGuard reporting a 19% decrease from 2017. But that doesn’t mean the threat of cargo theft is going away. It can cost you money, reputation, and contracts with valuable distributors. Theft can also put your drivers at risk. The best way to protect your company and your drivers from cargo theft risks is with active prevention. Here are […]
How to Plan Out the End of ELD Compliance Phase 2
For the past few years, it seems like every month has brought a new ELD deadline. The first ELD deadline in December 2017 mandated general adoption for most vehicles and most circumstances. The two main groups that were excluded from the rules were agricultural freight drivers, who needed flexibility due to seasonal constraints, and vehicles with AOBRDs that had been installed before December 18, 2017. […]
3 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Can Help Your Commercial Trucking Insurance in Nebraska, Iowa & Illinois
April is well underway, and it’s time for spring cleaning. Start adding these three tasks into your schedule to make sure your commercial trucking company has a smooth transition into the summer months. 1. Clean off the winter chemicals. Winter isn’t just hard on your drivers. It’s hard on the commercial trucks and trailers, too. Hundreds of miles of driving over industrial salts and snowmelt […]
Owner Operators in Nebraska: More expenses you can deduct for taxes
As an owner-operator in Nebraska, you need to work on your bookkeeping regularly. You don’t want to stress out when taxes are due because you haven’t been doing what you should have been doing all year long. To do so, you need to know what expenses you need to keep track of. Here are some more expenses that you need to keep records on. Ways […]
Owner Operators in Nebraska: Expenses You Can Deduct For Taxes
When you decide to become an owner-operator in Nebrask, it is important that you work on your bookkeeping regularly. This will help you when taxes roll around. You won’t have to panic because you already have your paperwork in order. So, what are some expenses that you can deduct on your taxes? Here are some expenses that you need to keep records on. Start-upcosts. Not […]
Don’t Forget Your Semi Truck Insurance or Your Semi Truck Maintenance Plan
We know that many of you cannot wait until the spring and summer seasons make their 2019 debut. We also know that there will be many fleets operating throughout the warm and hot weather. When the heat increases, it will mean the driving conditions for semis will change. When semis will be driven across the country on a consistent basis, the semi-truck will need to […]
More Tips to Stay Awake On Long Drives
There are many truckers who spend days or even weeks on the road, without a chance to go home. This can be exhausting because they don’t get to sleep in their own bed. Even if they do, the long drives can really get tiring and monotonous. Here are some more tips to help you stay awake on long drives. Get out and move when you […]
Tips to Stay Awake On Long Drives
Many truckers spend days or even weeks on the road, without going home. Many spend the entire time feeling like they are tired because they don’t get to go home and sleep in their own bed. Even if they do get a chance to get some sleep in between runs, long drives can feel a bit monotonous and tiring. Here are some tips to help […]
Truck Drivers: What Should You Do If You Were Involved in a Car Accident
Unfortunately, accidents happen, especially if you spend most of the time on the road. It is not going to be a question of are you going to get into an accident. It is going to be when. When you get into an accident, it is essential that you react the right way afterward. If you don’t act right, you could set yourself up for some […]