Being a business owner comes with a lot of aspects one must keep in mind all the time. For most, keeping our business protected and finding the best coverage is crucial. Just as you want to protect your business, protecting your vehicles is a must. Choosing commercial truck insurance that suits your needs might seem…
Beginning January 6, 2020, any trucker wishing to change jobs must register in the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA. This requirement of the Administration is part of the new rules and requirements that the organization has just established. In addition, the voluntary registration will…
Last year, different media confirmed what only a few considered an absolute necessity. In the state of California, a pilot program is carried out to discover the advantages and opportunities of electronic license plates for automobiles. However, different reactions and opinions have questioned how useful these plates actually can be. Despite its high cost, electronic…
Nowadays, being a responsible driver seems to be getting more complicated than it should be. We often see campaigns that remind motorists of mixing texting or drinking with driving. However, wanting to be a more competent driver and saving some money in the process is possible thanks to the defensive driving discount. Before…
Driving a truck for a living often involves spending long hours behind the wheel both night and day. Sometimes the monotony of the long drive can take a toll on our mental state and make us less alert. Staying sharp behind the wheel is a key element of being a safe driver. There are ways…
Driving a truck can have its hazards and drivers must always be on the lookout for any potential problems on the road. Now that winter is here drivers must also contend with all the conditions and challenges that the winter weather brings. The keys to safe winter driving are patience and planning. Winter weather conditions…
The trucking industry has seen many changes in the past few years. Everything from the high cost of fuel to shortages of drivers has been creating new challenges for many trucking companies large and small. So, what do the experts see for the trucking industry in the coming year? Almost all the experts agree that…
Driving is something that too many people take lightly these days. Although new driver assist technologies can help, nothing beats being a careful driver. Distracted drivers are one of the biggest causes of car accidents on the road today. Distracted driving can be defined as what occurs when a person engages in any activity that…
The number of drivers on the road today continues to increase and that means the possibility of more accidents. The good news is most people are attentive and cautious drivers and it is only a few that cause most of the problems we face on the road today. But there is one thing that the…
In a move that is seen by many as a reversal of previous policy, OSHA has apparently had a change in its interpretation of certain drug testing and incentive programs by employers. Regarding its view of employers’ post-incident drug testing programs and injury rate-based incentive programs OSHA has had a change of opinion. This change…