A safety belt (more commonly referred to as a seat belt), according to the FMCSA, is a “harness designed to secure occupants inside the vehicle.” Without a doubt, seat belts…
Buying a truck can be a major expense for companies of all sizes. When it’s time to get a new truck, you’ll find that you’re faced with the decision to…
The trucking lifestyle can easily lead to poor health. Conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more are prevalent in the industry. As of late, truckers are looking to…
Being your own boss is definitely appealing – it comes with the freedom of choosing your own equipment, loads, schedule, etc. But with freedom like this also comes responsibility as…
Surveying your surroundings is a critical part of safe driving. Not doing so is referred to as inadequate surveillance, which according to the FMCSA, means a driver is in a…
Driving too fast for road conditions, as defined by the FMCSA, is traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Some examples of road…
Invoice factoring allows business owners to turn their unpaid invoices into working capital. For many, factoring is a way to plug up any short-term cash flow gaps due to anything…
Exploring new areas as you drive cross-country is definitely one of the perks of being a long haul driver. Finding good sight-seeing spots, new places to eat, and fun things…
Insufficient cash flow can cause your business to not meet its full potential, and can even put a halt to your long-term growth. Trucking companies face many unique challenges when…
Following too closely is actually the cause of 5% of large-truck crashes, according to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study. These are situations when one vehicle is following another vehicle…