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The Top 5 Semi Trucks for Truck Drivers

The Top 5 Semi Trucks for Truck Drivers

Freightliners must be included on any list of the top semi-trucks worth its salt. They are now the most popular truck among American drivers. There are several valid explanations for this.

Dec 1, 20224 min read
What Is Detention Pay and Why Is It Important?

What Is Detention Pay and Why Is It Important?

Nobody enjoys being detained. Neither the carrier, not the shipper, nor the truck driver. But, given that detention is a highly despised aspect of the trucking industry, why does it occur so frequent...

Nov 25, 20224 min read
What You Should Know About Distracted Truck Driving

What You Should Know About Distracted Truck Driving

Distracted driving is defined as anything that takes your eyes, hands, or concentration away from the task of driving a commercial motor vehicle. Examples of inattentive truck driving include:

Nov 14, 20223 min read
Top 10 Winter Truck Driving Tips

Top 10 Winter Truck Driving Tips

Commercial trucks are extremely vulnerable to dangerous winter conditions, even more so than regular-sized vehicles. Even if you are a highly experienced and skilled truck driver, winter driving condi...

Nov 1, 20227 min read
Why You Should Hire a Dispatch Company

Why You Should Hire a Dispatch Company

Independent owner-operators and small-to-midsized trucking companies must make a big decision about whether or not to engage a dispatch service. Working with a trustworthy partner means you can count ...

Oct 5, 20224 min read
Six benefits of operating a flatbed truck

Six benefits of operating a flatbed truck

Transporting freight on a flatbed truck is a common practice when it is impossible to fit the cargo into a regular truck trailer. Cranes, forklifts, and other equipment can reach flatbeds easily for l...

Sep 12, 20222 min read
Is Now a Good Time to Get into Trucking?

Is Now a Good Time to Get into Trucking?

In America's economy, trucking companies are crucial. Despite the difficulties the COVID pandemic posed for the industry, they continued. What changes or difficulties may the trucking business expect ...

Aug 16, 20223 min read