October 2023

Level I – North American Standard Inspection An inspection that includes examination of driver’s license; Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate (if applicable); alcohol and drugs; driver’s record of duty status, as required; hours of service; seat belt; vehicle inspection report(s) (if applicable); brake systems; cargo securement; coupling devices; driveline/driveshaft; exhaust systems; […]

These routes are most often assigned to specific drivers who drive the assigned routes and no others. Dedicated route drivers are often regional or local and have more opportunities for home time. They are also frequently reserved for drivers who may find OTR routes more difficult. Dedicated routed driving is similar to local driving; however, […]

When you’re out on the road for days and weeks at a time, you need something to help pass the time. Though music is one way to stay engaged when staring at miles and miles of pavement, podcasts have emerged as a great way to not only be entertained but to learn and expand your […]

Before you take your truck on a long distance road trip, there’s a considerable amount of preparation work that must be done in order to ensure that safety is paramount whilst you take your trip. Failing to prepare or check your truck before you embark on a long trip is not only a risk for […]

Truck drivers, imagine this scenario: It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are traveling along with traffic at 60 mph, when the vehicle in front of you suddenly slams on its brakes. You won’t have time to read this important info then, so use this quick guide on the stopping distance for semi-trucks to prepare […]

The CDL endorsements list contains a number of driving endorsements that can be added to your CDL. They include: Hazmat (H) Tanker (N) Double/triple trailer (T) Passenger (P) Tanker/Hazmat combination (X) School bus (S) Each of these CDL endorsements require extra training and testing in order to receive them. However, this extra training opens up […]

Trucking has proven to be one of the most critically important industries, as nearly everything we use on a daily basis has likely been on a truck at some point in time. With the recent social and economic issues stemming from COVID-19 across the globe, the importance of truckers and the trucking industry overall is […]

If you’re someone thinking about joining the diesel industry, you are probably wondering what the diesel technician requirements are and how to obtain those requirements quickly, so you can start working in a shop as fast as possible. Although the requirements to be a diesel technician may vary depending on what company you work for […]

Whether you’re an owner-operator or fleet owner, you must control the costs of your operation if you intend to make money.  Of course, your biggest expense is the vehicle itself, but what about all those other daily costs that chip away at your profit?  Can you lower them if you have a grasp of the […]

Being out on the road for weeks at a time can sometimes start to feel like an extended road trip, with access to endless processed snacks, no exercise, and caffeine overload. This kind of lifestyle will quickly pack on the pounds and lead to poor physical and mental health. That’s why truck drivers need to […]

Your truck has faithfully served you during the harsh winter months and now it’s time to prepare your truck for warmer weather. Here are a few simple steps every truck driver should take. 1.Service the air conditioner and air dryer. You don’t want to risk your A/C breaking down in the middle of a heat […]

Operators of commercial trucks traveling alone are explicitly exempt from a transportation-focused mask mandate issued Friday, Jan. 29 by  the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the 11-page CDC order. The order requires passengers on public transportation — buses, trains, airplanes, taxis and ride-share (Uber, Lyft, etc.), among other public transportation systems — […]

Crossing certain bridges can be a harrowing experience for tractor-trailer drivers. Narrow lanes and old, rickety structures make some bridges that much more nerve-wracking during violent weather. These are just a few of the scariest in the country. Tacoma Narrows Bridge The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that spans a portion of Puget […]

Waivers issued that grant a grace period for some federal regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. Regulations involving driver training, CDL renewals, and medical cards have all been loosened to help truckers keep hauling the nation’s goods uninterrupted. Truckers whose CDLs are set to expire or expired on or after March 1st, are […]