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Truck Lighting

Safe driving is essential. I doubt anyone would agree with that statement. There are so many aspects to safe driving. Just one facet is that of adequate lighting on your commercial motor...

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What Qualifies You to Dispatch?

For 13 1/2 years I have worked in the freight industry, primarily in the trucking side. In that time I have worked with a large number of dispatchers, both internal to my company and external (common...

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Winter Prep!

There is no denying it is winter time. It's snowing from Michigan to Texas and anywhere in between. Take a few minutes to make certain you are prepared. You never know when you will be stuck on a...

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Fines and Penalties

Have you ever wondered exactly how the courts and/or police determine how much a fine is for a particular CMV violation? I have and it took me months of figure it out. And by figure it out, I mean I...

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Road Safety

If you have been in the midst of this wicked winter storm we've been enduring in the Midwest U.S., then you understand why I might choose to blog about road safety....Read Full Post

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That's Unsafe: Now What?

Does your company force you to drive past your 11 hour limit? Have your brakes been acting up and your boss refuses to have it worked on? That's not uncommon in the trucking industry. I'm not proud of...

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What Is That Gauge For?

Are you new to truck driving? The first time you sat behind the wheel did you look at the dashboard and wonder what you were getting yourself into? There are far more gauges and switches on the...

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Ice, Ice and more Ice

By now I venture to guess a fair share of you have to had to pull out your chains. What is your experience with chaining up? Let's have a conversation. Feel free to comment below.

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Driver Incentive Programs

Does your company have a driver incentive program? How does it work?Some companies reward drivers based on safe driving, on length of service, on performance factors, or on attendance. My most recent...

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Setting up a Mobile Office

As an independent trucker, do you exude the professionalism necessary to land the best loads? Do you know where to start? Here's an article to help you get on your way.

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