When it comes to evaluations of our driver’s skills, there is a wide range of tests that we can have our drivers complete in order to determine their knowledge and ability behind the wheel. However, a common problem we are likely to come across is drivers who, even when they know all the right answers,…
Regardless of how much experience and expertise we think we have behind the wheel, driving in the rain can be quite challenging, even to the best drivers. Besides the challenge, rain represents a serious risk that we need to manage with extreme caution. Because of the wet asphalt and the limited visibility, it is important…
During the last couple of years, solar energy has become a very popular, reliable, and effective power alternative for both residential and commercial consumers. As a result, solar panels can be seen in many different houses and buildings all across the country. However, seeing that they have proven to be worth the investment, it was…
The transport industry is a fundamental part of the economy of the country, and the market depends on it working in the best possible way, and seeking to guarantee the safety of drivers, the freight they transport, and motorists in general. There are currently different programs and initiatives that seek to increase the safety of…
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…