In the freight transportation industry, there are different obstacles that any company will have to overcome in order to keep afloat, including the current shortage in truck drivers. However, there are many other situations that affect small businesses quite frequently, and that, if not handled carefully, can cause a company to close. If we are…
In recent years we have seen an increase in interest in obtaining more environmentally friendly practices in all industries. Since then, the commercial transport industry has been no exception. In the United States, 6.5% of greenhouse emissions are the product of freight transport. Thus, it is our responsibility to adopt practices that will help us…
We are living in times when every aspect of our life is going through a process of digitalization, bringing many benefits and convenience, but also challenges and questions. In the trucking and transportation industries, technology has become an essential part of progress and innovation, with Electronic Logging Devices and Electronic License Plates becoming standard in…
If we have thought about starting a career in the trucking and transportation industries, one of our very first steps to take should be obtaining our Commercial Driver’s License, also known as CDL. This will allow us to become eligible candidates during our job interviews, and maybe even get us a bit ahead of the…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, also known as CVSA, is carrying out Operation Safe Driver Week, which began on Monday, July 15, and will continue until Saturday 20 of the same month. During this week, law enforcement authorities will be in charge of identifying, pulling over, and fining commercial and passenger vehicle drivers who are…
Dealing with fatigue behind the wheel is one of the most common yet difficult challenges any commercial driver will experience during their professional career. Whether it is because of the tight schedules or the hectic routine of being on the road, sleep issues represent a significant problem for the industry. Not getting enough sleep can…
Safety is one of the most important elements of the trucking industry, and managers and business owners must remember that they are responsible for ensuring standards and guidelines are met. Therefore, developing an effective truck driving safety program for their employees should be one of their priorities. This way, we will make sure we are…
Although there are different regulations that supervise and prohibit the use of drugs and controlled substances in commercial drivers, this continues to be a problem that represents a risk for the industry. It is estimated that less than 2% of truck drivers use these substances, which represents more than 40,000 drivers who could be driving…
The trucking industry is one of the largest and most important in the United States, which represents essential support for the country’s economy. It is common to take for granted all the products, goods, and services to which we have access, but we seldom remember that this is due to the trucking industry and the…
Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful, nerve-wracking situation that many of us don’t really know to deal with. Nobody ever plans to have a car crash, so being in the middle of an unfortunate and unexpected event like this can make us feel scared and without a clear idea of how…