One of the key topics of conversation in the commercial trucking industry is centered around ELDs and their impact on driving events like ”yard move” and ”personal conveyance”. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been trying to come up with a better definition of what constitutes a ”yard” when it comes to ”yard moves” under hours-of-service regulations. Hours of service (HOS) compliance is an essential […]
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Health Risks for Commercial Truck Drivers (and What You Can Do About It)
Truck drivers, especially those who drive for days and weeks at a time, can face health problems due to their job. They spend hours a day sitting in a truck, dealing with the stressors on the road. They may not get enough sleep, especially if they are just sleeping on the side of the road. After time, all of this can really affect a person. […]
Types of Insurance Commercial Truck Drivers Need
Whether you are an owner operator or a fleet owner, you need to make sure that your business is well protected. The best way to do this is by making sure that you are fully insured. Though this can be complicated, it is essential that you have enough insurance to take care of anything that could happen. So, what types of insurance should you have? […]
Preparing For And Surviving A DOT Compliance Audit
DOT Compliance Audit ―a phrase that has been known to cause fear in the minds and hearts of many. Whether you are in the midst of an IRS audit or an FMCSA audit, any type of audit can be a stressful and overwhelming process. In the trucking industry, everyone who has ever faced a DOT compliance audit can remember that first letter informing him/her that […]
How Autonomous Trucking Will Impact Commercial Truck Insurance in Texas
Autonomous trucks are safe, quiet, sleek, and very predictable – easing the need for commercial truck insurance. At least, that is what innovation leaders in the autonomous trucking industry promise the world. The world is getting ready for these unmanned rigs step by step. For instance, Texas has updated its road regulations to allow autonomous trucks as long as they comply with regulations and insurance […]
Florida Commercial Truck or Owner Operator Insurance Requirements
Commercial truck insurance is required for all operators in Florida and can serve as a safety net in the event of an accident. Minimum requirements for commercial truck insurance are set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and each commercial truck driver will have insurance requirements based on the following: The type of vehicle operated The weight of the vehicle The type of cargo that […]
Tips to Avoid Accidents When Driving a Commercial Vehicle
Driving a commercial vehicle can be scary. It takes longer to stop and more room to make your turns. Even worse, accidents that occur with an eighteen wheeler are more likely to be fatal than other accidents. For this reason, it is important that you drive carefully when you are behind the wheel. Though many of these accidents are simply that (an accident), the truth […]
Ensure Commercial or Owner-Operator Truck Maintenance
As a Georgia driver, your commercial truck is an important part of your livelihood. Regardless if you are operating a rig, semi-truck, or other commercial vehicles, you want to operate well, from the steering wheel down to your tires. Well-managed commercial truck or owner-operator maintenance programs are critically important. Both company fleets and owner-operator trucks will experience neglect due to the rising demand for transporting […]
Tips to Drive Safely During Covid
Being a commercial truck driver can be a hard career. That has been especially true during this last year when Covid hit and things have changed. Drivers are considered essential, yet it is even more challenging to stay safe during this time. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to stay safe during this difficult time. Take plenty of food […]
Commercial Truck Insurance: Rig Insurance, Florida
WHY COMMERCIAL TRUCK INSURANCE IS IMPORTANT Having a clear understanding of what your rig insurance covers goes a long way in preparing for the uncertainties that are in the trucking industry. If you are not well-informed on what your rig insurance actually covers, your company could end up paying unnecessary extra costs. A well-designed insurance plan covers you before, during, and after adversity. With the […]