The annual 72-hour North American safety blitz has returned to its regular spring timeslot in 2021. CVSA has set the enforcement initiative for May 4-6 this year, and once again, fleets and drivers need to be prepared. 5 TIPS: For Mental preparation: Inspections will be smoother if drivers are mentally prepared to cooperate, follow the […]

It’s no secret that when it comes to long-haul truck driving, drivers are on the road for a considerable stretch of time. As the hours pass by and you continue on the long stretch of road in front of you, it’s important to keep your mind active and occupied. While music will do the trick […]

This advice applies to every driver, but it’s highly applicable to drivers operating different trucks, such as those in slipseat operations. Before starting a driving shift, wipe down all the surfaces you’re likely to touch with an appropriate cleaning product or hot soapy water. It may take an extra 10 minutes at the start of […]

In a world full of restaurants, casinos, adult superstores, and other businesses that just want to take their money, how is a truck driver supposed to save money?  Let’s put it this way – millions of dollars are spent marketing to truckers trying to convince them to spend their money, but how much time is spent educating truck drivers on […]

Most future drivers are attending truck driving schools for one reason: they want expert instruction in the truck-driving field so they can find jobs, earn steady livings, take care of their families and put away a little something for those rainy days in life. We strive to help our students meet these goals by enabling […]

With all 50 states relaxing COVID-19 shutdown orders to various extents, trucking shipments and rates are heading back up – but don’t expect a true recovery until 2021. For the week of May 18-24, truckload markets continued to follow seasonal trends, and load-to-truck ratios on the DAT network continued to climb as a result, according to […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has yet again provided relief for truck drivers who are struggling to renew their licenses, learner’s permits, or medical cards due to the ongoing pandemic. On December 15 2020, the FMCSA issued a new waiver to provide relief for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) […]

The drop in the number of people employed in the trucking sector in January begs the question: Is the number of available jobs declining or is the never-ending quest to find enough drivers running into even stronger-than-usual headwinds? In the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs in the trucking sector […]

AMG Logistics, 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 […]

Know Your Route.  Drivers anticipate road closures during hurricanes, tornados, floods and heavy snowstorms. But health emergencies can also re-route commercial traffic away from vulnerable populations or toward truck marshaling yards or alternate delivery locations. For example, a COVID-19 relief load labeled for the hospital shown on your map may actually be intended to arrive […]

COVID-19 has prompted greater concerns for driver safety and sanitation, many drivers worry their companies will not have enough loads for them and pay remains a constant concern. Just over six months in, and 2020 has already been one for the record books. Over several months, the U.S. has been battling a pandemic, an economic […]

For the long-haul truck driver, spending days and weeks away from home is part of the job. Because you might be away from certain comforts that are found at home, the truck stops that drivers choose to visit become very important. Even though they can never replace the comforts of your house, the best truck […]

Trucking is unlike any other job. Truck drivers are the ones fueling America’s retail and grocery stores, delivery after delivery. Though every trucking job is a bit different, here are five unique characteristics of a typical trucking job. Shift flexibility Unlike traditional hourly jobs, truck driving offers greater flexibility. Truck drivers can choose to drive […]

While most passenger vehicle drivers on the road are trying to get ahead of long-haul trucks, truck drivers are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Here are a few things about truck driving that most people don’t realize. Parallel parking a long-haul truck takes serious patience. Parallel parking is […]