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Everything You Need to Know About 2021 International Roadcheck

May

4

Are you ready for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2021 International Roadcheck? This year, the International Roadcheck is taking place from May 4th to May 6th.

Continue reading below to find out how to […]

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How to Lower Your CSA Score

Apr

8

The compliance, safety, and accountability (CSA) score is one of a fleet’s most important metrics. The score is based on different metrics like total accidents, unsafe driving, hours-of-service (HOS) noncompliance, vehicle maintenance, and more.

The score […]

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3 Simple Tips to Improve Your Mental Health While on the Road

Apr

1

As every truck driver knows, trucking isn’t easy. Long hours on the road, isolation, time pressure, and cramped conditions can do a number on mental health.

Depression and anxiety are some of the most significant issues facing […]

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How to Finance a Truck with Bad Credit in 2021 (and Beyond)

Mar

25

Whether you’re deciding to become an independent owner-operator or starting a small trucking business, you need to purchase your own commercial truck (or trucks). Buying a truck upfront requires a lot of capital which […]

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How AI Dash Cameras Are Improving the Safety of Truck Drivers

Mar

18

Dash cameras have been around for a long time, but new artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades are revolutionizing them. AI dashcams are no longer passive recorders but are active in detecting threats on the road.

Continue reading below […]

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The Business Impact of DOT Violations

Mar

4

The United States Department of Transport (USDOT or DOT) is responsible for regulating the entire transportation industry. The branch that’s responsible for the trucking industry is called The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

The […]

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Is Tire Testing Worth It for Large Fleets?

Feb

25

Tires are the second-highest expense for fleets after fuel. Choosing the right tires for a fleet can save an operation thousands of dollars in reduced fuel consumption and maintenance.

However, no two fleets are similar, […]

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Driver Shortage Is Still the Biggest Challenge In The Trucking Industry

Feb

18

Across the USA, the driver shortage ranks as the number one issue in the trucking industry. It’s a problem that has plagued the trucking industry for at least the past 15 years.

With the pandemic […]

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How to Take Care of Your Hygiene When You Can’t Shower On the Road

Feb

11

Taking care of personal hygiene isn’t easy for truckers spending days on the road. Truckers need to stay prepared and get creative to maintain good hygiene.

While there are showers available at truck stops and […]

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Will We Be Riding Electric Trucks in the Near Future?

Feb

4

Heavy diesel trucks made their debut in the 1930s, and now almost all commercial trucks on the road are diesel-powered. However, the future of trucking is upon us as battery, and fuel-cell trucks become […]

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Everything You Need to Know About 2021 International Roadcheck

How to Lower Your CSA Score

3 Simple Tips to Improve Your Mental Health While on the Road

How to Finance a Truck with Bad Credit in 2021 (and Beyond)

How AI Dash Cameras Are Improving the Safety of Truck Drivers

The Business Impact of DOT Violations

Is Tire Testing Worth It for Large Fleets?

Driver Shortage Is Still the Biggest Challenge In The Trucking Industry

How to Take Care of Your Hygiene When You Can’t Shower On the Road

Will We Be Riding Electric Trucks in the Near Future?

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