As a commercial truck driver, your daily responsibilities continue to grow – from tracking cargo to navigating routes and organizing paperwork. In the digital age, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies can help you stay ahead of the competition. One of these technologies is digital payment systems. Digital payment systems have revolutionized the trucking industry, making it easier and more efficient for truckers to get […]
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Maximizing Insurance Savings: How to Improve Your CSA Scores
Since 2010, safety scores have been used by trucking companies to evaluate their overall operations, and as a result, they have a substantial influence on truckers’ insurance costs. It is essential to understand the details of safety scores and compliance programs to maximize their benefits. The Safety Score A CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score is calculated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) using […]
Tips to Stay Entertained on The Road as an Owner Operator
Staying entertained on the road can be hard, whether you are just doing a day trip or you are spending days in the cab of your commercial truck. You can’t drive twenty-four hours a day, so you need to find things that you can do on your downtime. This may include some extra packing, though you may also want to take advantage of the fact […]
How Daylight Saving Affects Commercial Truck Drivers
Daylight Saving Time is the practice of advancing clocks by one hour during the spring and setting them back one hour during the fall. While Daylight Saving Time can provide some benefits, it can also disrupt sleep patterns which lead to many people struggling to adjust to the change. Daylight Saving Time (DST) can also have a real impact on commercial truck drivers, as they […]
Insurance Information for Commercial Truck or Owner-Operator
Today the commercial trucking industry is facing a record shortage, with an estimated 50,000 more drivers needed. With such surging demand, businesses now require to get good insurance policies to attract a new and younger workforce. If you’re in the market for commercial truck or owner-operator insurance but need help figuring out where to start, don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll explain everything […]
Owner-Operators: Know Your Truck Insurance Options
If you’re an owner-operator, you know your truck is your livelihood. You rely on it to make a living and support your family. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your truck is adequately insured. When it comes to truck insurance, there are a several different options available. Some examples are: bobtail insurance, physical damage insurance, auto liability , general liability and many others. No […]
How Commercial Truck Drivers Can Prevent Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is the term used to describe the unlawful taking of goods in transit. Cargo can be stolen from vehicles, containers, ships, warehouses, and other locations. Common items that are stolen include electronics, clothing, food, and pharmaceuticals. Cargo theft is a serious problem because it can lead to higher prices for consumer goods, as well as disruptions in the supply chain. In some cases, […]
Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Commercial Truck
When it comes to insurance, there are a few things you should know as a business owner. Commercial truck insurance differs from regular car insurance and may require additional coverage. Here are some tips for choosing the right insurance for your commercial truck. Know Your Insurance Needs Before you even begin shopping for insurance, you need to know what coverage you need. You can start […]
Tips to Avoid Harassing Situations as a Female Truck Driver
Since there are not as many female truck drivers as their men counterparts, many females will say that they deal with harassment on a regular basis. They do their best to walk away from the glances and comments that get made to and about them. They try not to listen to the comments that are made on the CB. Not only that, but they just […]
What is Sexual Harassment for Women in the Trucking Industry?
The trucking industry has been predominately men for as long as it has been a career. However, more and more women are getting behind the wheel for their job. This is great for the industry, because women drivers can bring a lot to it. That being said, since it is a field that is mainly run by men, women may find themselves struggling with sexual […]