AMG Logistics, has quickly become the all around transportation option to rely on in the mid-west. Our multifaceted operations model provides local, regional and cross country transportation options for customers moving dry and refrigerated freight in all 48 states.

If you are in need of reliable tractors to move your equipment, either short term or long term contracts, we are here to help you.

If dedicated runs are what you need, please give us a call. We can help set up a team who will help you every step of the way, making sure you and your customer are well taken care of.

Moving goods with no handling or storage, and getting it to end user. Please, call us, and we will help you make it happen.

Small freight movement is a cost-effective service that we can offer to you. Our agents will be happy to help you out with all the logistics and pricing you need to move your goods.

Take your career to the next level working with amazing people around the country. Use our power to innovate and reinvent the future. Finally, work for the AMG Logistics, and we will give you a chance to do incredible things!

Leasing & Truck Sale

Transportation business is one such business which has always been on the hit list of the entrepreneurs as it has a very impressive return on investment if you can manage it well. We are not here just to deliver you a load and pick up the money. We strive to be more than that, to establish deep connections with our customers and be with you on your way to success, because we consider your success as our success as well!

Our partners

AMG Logistics, Inc. is transportation company founded in 2015 and based in Bolingbrook, Illinois. It has quickly become the all around transportation option to rely on in the Midwest. Our multifaceted operations model provides local, regional and cross country transportation options for customers moving dry and refrigerated freight in all 48 states.

Our mission is to set an example by providing reliable service, strength in consistency and to build relationships with respect and loyalty. Whether you are a customer that needs their freight moved or a driver looking for a new home, AMG is here for the long haul!

Let’s meet our President!

Ryan Issa

CEO & President

There’s more to truck driving than just getting behind the wheel and following directions. To succeed in the industry, truckers should have the following traits.

1. Responsibility

Truck drivers must follow national, state, and company requirements for safety, breaks, driving time, and paperwork. Good drivers have to keep up with changes in regulations and plan ahead to meet delivery dates.

2. Independence

Unlike workers in other occupations, truck drivers don’t have managers looking over their shoulders. Drivers are expected to do their job without being micro-managed and learn the ins and outs of trucking fairly quickly.

3. Focus

Driving for hours, days, and weeks at a time requires a high level of focus. Traffic jams, road construction, bad weather, and other road hazards increase the risk of accidents and truckers need to recognize when it’s time to take a break.

4. Mechanical Knowledge

Knowing how to change a tire or bulb can really come in handy, especially when truckers are far from any truck stops or repair shops. Truck drivers should know the basics of how their truck works and keep up on maintenance to ensure their truck stays in good condition.

5. Time Management

Though truckers don’t have managers with them while they’re on the road, they have to follow laws for driving time, sleep and rest requirements, and logging their time. For truckers, time is money and they can’t afford to snooze the alarm clock in the morning.

6. Physical Endurance

Truckers need to keep up with daily demands, work long hours, and stay alert well into the night. They also need to be mindful of their health and stick to healthy eating habits.

7. Continued Training

Trucking company policies change and federal regulations are revised often. Truckers need to stay aware of changes and be flexible. To remain in good standing and continue driving across state borders, they’ll need to renew their licenses and follow state driving laws. 

8. Communication Skills

Truckers communicate with dispatchers, warehouse workers, employers, and other drivers on a regular basis. They need to have great interpersonal skills and work well with others.

Comments are closed.

The Centers for Disease Control has further defined the essential workers category, breaking it down into specific industries and pushing transportation workers and others to the third round of COVID-19 vaccine deployment.

In December 2020, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expanded its recommendation regarding who will be the first to receive the novel coronavirus vaccine as well as who will subsequently receive it following Phase 1a.  

In its initial recommendation made on Dec. 1, the committee agreed that health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities should be the first to receive the vaccine in its Phase 1a deployment – with essential workers, such as those in the transportation industry, to be the whole of the Phase 1b launch. However, transportation workers have now been moved to “other essential workers” to receive the vaccine in Phase 1c. 

While the recommendations are not binding, they have – in the past – determined the scope and funding of U.S. vaccination programs, according to the Associated Press.

ACIP chairman Jose Romero advised vaccine deployment will be up to state authorities if they choose to follow the federal guidelines.

The only member of the committee to oppose the recommendation was Helen Talbot, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University, who expressed her lack of confidence before the vote with putting long-term care facility residents in the Phase 1a group because the vaccines hadn’t been studied in that particular population.

“We enter this realm of, ‘We hope it works and we hope it’s safe,’ and that concerns me on many levels,” Talbot said.

On Dec. 1, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) submitted letters to the White House, the ACIP, President-elect Joe Biden and the National Governors Association urging them to remember the trucking industry’s essential status as a national vaccine distribution strategy is being formulated by officials across various levels of government.

ATA asked that the trucking industry’s workforce be included in prioritized access pools along with other essential workers – which are the whole of the ACIP’s Phase 1b interim recommendation. However, the CDC has decided to split the essential workers category under these industries: 

Photo: Centers for Disease Control

In August 2020, the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency updated its Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers Guide Version 4.0, which provides guidance on how jurisdictions and critical infrastructure owners can prioritize the ability of essential workers to work safely while supporting ongoing infrastructure operations across the nation. 

Version 4.0, which defines 16 critical infrastructure sectors, identifies those essential workers that require specialized risk management strategies to ensure that they can work safely. It can also be used to begin planning and preparing for the allocation of scarce resources used to protect essential workers against COVID-19.

“Our nation’s ability to successfully confront the COVID-19 pandemic depends on the resilience and integrity of our transportation networks,” wrote Bill Sullivan, ATA’s executive vice president of advisory in the letters. “The trucking industry is proud to play an outsized role in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and we ask that you consider the essential nature of the trucking workforce as you implement plans for vaccine distribution. As we saw at the outset of the pandemic, when supply lines are disrupted, consequences are fast to follow.”

The United States Department of Transportation has continued its support by establishing a nationwide exemption to hours-of-service regulations for trucking companies and commercial drivers providing direct emergency assistance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-standing Emergency Declaration was also extended on Dec. 1 to support emergency transportation of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment related to the prevention of COVID-19. 

After the ACIP gave its initial recommendation on Dec. 1, members of the committee were given time to speak as to the reason behind their vote.

“I voted in the affirmative because of this committee’s goal – to maximize benefits and minimize harm while promoting justice and addressing health inequities,” said Romero.

Beth Bell, co-chair of the ACIP, made note on behalf of the panel that all of the members would have liked more data from the clinical trials but said that, because of the pandemic emergency, “we need to act.”

Source: http://www.trucker.com

Federal regulators issued a fourth extension of a rare 50-state exemption of hours-of-service (HOS) rules due to ongoing health risks caused by COVID-19.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it was extending the HOS waiver — which was set to expire Feb. 28 — through May 31.

The national exemption to the HOS rules for truckers and carriers hauling COVID-19 relief was first issued on March 12, 2020, in response to the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump. It was set to expire a month later, but the rapidly spreading pandemic has warranted several extensions and expansions.

Prior to Friday, the most recent extension issued on Dec. 1 was expanded to include carriers transporting COVID-19 vaccines.

“This extension of the expanded modified emergency declaration addresses national emergency conditions that create a need for immediate transportation of essential supplies and provides necessary relief from the [safety regulations] for motor carriers and drivers,” the latest order states.

The order applies to commercial motor vehicle operations that provide direct assistance supporting relief efforts related to the pandemic. It covers parts 390 to 399 of the federal motor carrier regulations for the 50 states and District of Columbia. In addition to HOS, the regulations also apply to inspection and maintenance of commercial vehicles, employee safety and parking rules, among others. Details on the regulations covered by the waiver can be viewed here.

The waiver is limited to hauling:

1. Livestock and livestock feed. 
2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
3. Vaccines, constituent products and medical supplies and equipment including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines related to the prevention of COVID-19.
4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants. 
5. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores.

“Direct assistance does not include routine commercial deliveries, including mixed loads with a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief added to obtain the benefits of this emergency declaration,” the waiver states.

Previous extensions listed a number of situations in which the waiver did not apply, including drivers not complying with speed limits and driving while fatigued.

The most recent extension added a restriction to those operating a vehicle “in a condition likely to cause an accident or breakdown of the vehicle and operating a vehicle declared and marked out of service until all repairs required by the out-of-service notice have been satisfactorily completed.”

Source: http://www.freightwawes.com

Regardless of which state you obtained your CDL in, if you cross state lines then you need to be aware of and follow their driving rules. 

1. Have your license and registration handy.

Before you hit the road, make sure you have the federal registration for your vehicle on hand. You should also have the DOT# for your truck. Traveling to another state without these items could lead to hefty fines and even vehicle impoundment — not something you want to deal with hundreds of miles away from home!

2. Follow shift regulations.

Though there are state regulations for how many hours you can operate a commercial vehicle, if you’re driving across multiple states then you need to follow the federal rules for consecutive hours of service. 

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, property-carrying drivers may drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. In addition, drivers are required to take a 30-minute break after they have driven for a period of eight cumulative hours without at least a 30-minute interruption.

View additional guidelines for hours-of-service at FMCSA.

3. Know the age requirements.

States differ in their age requirements for obtaining a CDL. Under federal law, however, drivers under the age of 21 cannot operate a commercial vehicle across state lines. For this reason, CDL drivers under the age of 21 must stick to intrastate driving.

4. California police are more strict with truck drivers than other states.

California is a large state and an important one for commerce, with its multiple ports and Mexican border. Understandably, law enforcement is particularly strict with truck drivers. Highway police will check a truck top to bottom and front to back, and examine log books to ensure drivers are following the rules.

5. Refuel before you get to California to keep your gas bill low.

California is also notorious for its steep gas prices. If you’re coming to California, refuel before reaching state borders or you’ll pay extra at the pump. On the other hand, if you’re leaving California, find a gas station just outside of the state’s borders to completely fill up your tank.

Source: http://www.americatruckdriving.com

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week kicked off Sunday, Sept. 13, and throughout the week this week, companies will be honoring truck drivers for their hard work with recognition, deals and more.

NTDAW is a week dedicated to celebrating truck drivers in the U.S. spearheaded by the American Trucking Associations, which this year is being held Sunday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Sept. 19. ATA says the week is coordinated each year to show the country’s 3.5 million truck drivers that carriers, shippers and the rest of the industry appreciate the job they do.

Source: https://www.overdriveonline.com/

There’s a lot more to being a truck driver than getting behind the wheel and driving. Truck drivers have to follow regulations that govern how many hours they can drive per day, how to log their hours and how often they need to take breaks.

The split sleeper berth rule allows a truck driver to extend a shift by splitting the required 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time into two shifts. This means that drivers can adjust their schedules for longer hauls or warehouse hours by “dropping in” a rest break to comply with driving hour limitations. 

How Drivers Split Sleeper Berth Time

Drivers can split sleeper berth time into two periods as long as neither period is less than two hours:

• One shift must be 2-8 hours (2/8 hour period) and can be spent in the sleeper berth, off-duty, personal conveyance or a combination of the three.
• The second shift must be 8-10 hours (8/10 hour period) long and must be taken in the sleeper berth.
• The two breaks can be taken in any order. 
• If the driver completes both the 2/8 hour period and the 8/10 hour period, the 14-hour driving window is re-started from the end of the first sleeper berth shift but not until after the second shift is completed. 
• Because the 14-hour driving window does not restart after the end of the second period, the split sleeper berth is not a full 10-hour reset. Instead, the start time of the 14-hour driving window is shifted.

Recent changes to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations have added a new option: the 7/3 split. This new rule is applied in the same way as the 8/2 split, only the number of hours in each period have changed.

How to Prevent Sleeper Berth Time Violations

Truck drivers are required to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to track and record how they spend their time. An ELD will help reduce the chance of making an error and receiving a citation for not following driving time regulations. Drivers may use an ELD with the split-logging exception to accurately follow the split sleeper berth rule and eliminate any confusion.  

Source:www.americatruckdriving.com

Every time you hit the road, chances are you’ll see plenty of long-haul trucks — many of them from out of state.

Trucking is the backbone of the US economy. Without truck drivers, store shelves would be empty and online orders would go unfulfilled. In fact, most grocery stores would run out of food in just three days if long-haul truck deliveries were stopped.

Why trucking and why now?

We believe there is no better time than the present to make a career switch and become a truck driver. Because trucking is integral to the US economy, truck drivers will always have many job opportunities. In addition, truck drivers get to travel across the country and take in the stunning scenery, from the Sierra Nevadas to the hills of eastern Oregon and the California Coast.

Truck drivers have the freedom and flexibility in choosing which loads to take and what time to hit the road. In addition to these perks, truck drivers are part of a community of drivers passionate about living on the road.

The trucking industry is HUGE!

Trucking is a serious business and the following facts will show just how critical trucking really is.

The US trucking industry is worth about $700 billion.

• That’s how much it would cost to buy every American gas for the next 515 days.

In 2017, the American trucking industry had revenues higher than the GDP of more than 150 nations.

• If trucking were a country, it would have ranked 33rd in GDP that year.

Nearly 6% of all full-time jobs in America are related to trucking.

• In 2018, an estimated 7.4 million people were employed by the trucking industry.

Walmart employs more than 8,600 truck drivers, who earn an average annual salary of nearly $88,000.

• Amazon is another retailer expanding their logistics business and hiring truck drivers.

In 2017, 10.8 billion tons of freight was moved by trucks.

• That’s the equivalent of 30 pounds worth of goods for every man, woman and child in the US.

Trucks move more than 70% of all goods transported in the US.

• This is more than what is carried by trains, boats and planes.

More than 40% of all US trucking jobs are held by minorities.

• This is compared to minorities holding just 22% of jobs in the US.

The average professional long-haul trucker drives more than 100,000 miles per year.

• This is compared to the 13,500 miles driven by the average US driver in one year.

The fascinating history of truck driving in the US

Trucking has gone a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 20th century. In the early 1900s, truck drivers basically drove motorized wagons — no, not anywhere near as glamorous as today’s semis. Roads were horrible (as in, much worse than they are today), and trucks had solid rubber tires that made driving very rough and slow. Pneumatic, or air-filled tires were only introduced in 1920, which allowed faster speeds and a smoother ride.

There were about 10,000 trucks across the US in 1912, compared to the roughly 3.5 million on the road today. The first cross-country truck delivery, in 1916, went from Seattle to New York City and took 31 days.

Trucks were also used extensively by the military during WWI. The construction of the Interstate Highway System during the late 1950s and 1960s helped link major cities across the country and accelerate the expansion of trucking. And diesel fuel was only 14.9 cents per gallon.

Perks of Being a Truck Driver

If you’re tired of being micromanaged and criticized for everything you do in your hourly job, then you need a job with more independence and flexibility. Unlike traditional hourly jobs, truck drivers can choose to drive during the day or at night. Depending on the employer, some truck drivers have the freedom to decide when to start their shift. If you don’t feel like working Saturdays, then feel free to take that day off, just as long as you deliver your load on time.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Movies tend to glamorize just about everything. But there is one thing the movies will never be able to truly capture on camera, and that is the beauty of nature.

Truck drivers in the US get to take in the stunning scenery across 48 (or 49) states. A few places that are guaranteed to make your jaw drop include Highway 101 in California, Highway 1 up the Pacific Coast and Seward Highway in Alaska. On the drive you’ll see snow-covered mountains, a beautiful blue ocean and countryside full of wildlife.

Then there’s Colorado’s San Juan Byway, I-70 through Utah and Colorado in the summertime, the Gulf of Mexico, West Virginia’s landscapes, and the mountain peaks, meadows and national forests of Montana and Idaho. You’d have to drive those routes to see how beautiful the scenery really is — pictures won’t do any justice.

Only the coolest rigs

Top trucking brands consult with experienced truckers to design trucks that are well-built, stylish and reliable. We’re talking about brands like Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner and Mack — the main brands of trucks out on the road.

With a Kenworth truck, you’ll get style, class, quality and reliability. A Freightliner truck offers innovative and fuel efficient design at a reasonable price.

Source: http://www.americatruckdriving.com