The California Department of Insurance is spearheading efforts to ensure the availability of commercial insurance for zero-emission heavy-duty trucks as the state moves towards banning diesel vehicles. With the enactment of Assembly Bill 844, Governor Gavin Newsom has urged action to facilitate affordable insurance for zero-emission heavy vehicles. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking a proactive approach to identify solutions before significant obstacles arise. "We are committed ...
read more...After three weeks of stability in diesel prices, the week of February 13 has brought a notable increase in fuel costs ac...
read more...On January 10th, the United States Department of Labor announced its final rule to prevent the misclassification of work...
read more...The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced on December 18th that its innovative Clean Truck Check program will ...
read more...The FMCSA has issued a warning regarding new regulations for truck drivers who test positive for drugs. Starting in late...
read more...Many friends and clients have contacted our offices seeking information about the new report called BOI, which must submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Currently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, commonly known as FinCEN, has issued a final rule implementing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) access provisions. This implies that under this rule, corporations must provide information on beneficiaries (Beneficial Ownership Information or BOI). The CTA establishes that BOI...
read more...The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) instructs businesses to electronically file their forms to report cash payments excee...
read more...As tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would like to remind taxpayers of being proactive in filing...
read more...Truckers, we´ll give you some tax-saving tips to keep in mind for next year. Your next tax return may not be every...
read more...It is important to search and be careful because anyone can call themselves a tax preparer. Below, we will explain how t...
read more...Driving a truck with a trailer in icy conditions demands specific skills from all professional truck drivers. When facing snowy or icy roads, adapting your driving style becomes crucial. Below are six tips to help you safely handle the roads in frozen conditions. 1. Reduce Speed: • Speed is critical in accidents, particularly in snowy or icy conditions. Even if the speed limit allows it, driving too fast on snow-covered or icy roads is risky. Take time, avoid rushing, and pay close atte...
read more...Most truck drivers are well-versed in safety matters, having received safety training at some point, either in driving s...
read more...You can almost hear the Christmas carols chiming in your ears. But is it really the most wonderful time of the year? If ...
read more...Winter is just around the corner for most of the country. Ice, rain, fog and slippery roads pose a big risk for the brav...
read more...Many drivers seem to forget that they must change their way of driving to deal with the dangerous conditions that winter...
read more...Fontaine SmartConnect™ is an information system that provides the data necessary to make informed operational and maintenance decisions for your fifth-wheel fleet. The system informs the driver about the current locking status of the fifth wheel, and upcoming software updates will add even more functionality, including: • Predictive maintenance modeling and telematic support (allows you to know when to adjust or rebuild your fifth wheel). • Supplementary sensors to monitor the ...
read more...Truck drivers, you still have time to get your heavy vehicles prepared for the coldest season of the year. There a lot t...
read more...Since air suspension was introduced to trucks and trailers many decades ago, driving conditions and load stability have ...
read more...The best way to avoid the regret of dealing with problems and consequences caused by the winter on the vehicles, because...
read more...At some point, truck fleets and owners-operators might start analyzing whether the alignment of their trucks shoul...
read more...Erectile Dysfunction Medications Could Lower Alzheimer´s Risk, According to a Study A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom has yielded promising results linking the use of erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Viagra and Cialis, to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer´s disease. According to the research, men prescribed these medications have an 18% lower likelihood of experiencing this common form of dementia. The study sample included nearly 270,000 men diagnosed with erect...
read more...Love knows no distances or borders, which is especially true for the brave truck drivers who navigate long roads, carryi...
read more...Financial stress not only tightens wallets, but can also negatively impact the sexual health of truckers. Monetary conce...
read more...Christmas is coming, a time that makes us happy and increase desire to be with our families. After an intense and diffic...
read more...How interesting is this topic, truckers? Attention, truck drivers! According to experts and studies carried out, the bes...
read more...Truck operators´ mental and physical well-being has emerged as a critical concern in the transportation sector in California. Lack of sleep, poor diets, grappling with traffic, and the stress associated with loneliness have captured the attention of programs and researchers dedicated to improving the well-being of drivers. North American freight transport companies are spearheading innovative initiatives to address issues affecting the health and performance of drivers. Programs targeting...
read more...As per studies, truck drivers have a longer life expectancy if they adopt healthy eating habits. However, truckers fac...
read more...The four generations of truckers – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z – are connected...
read more...Trouble falling asleep is something that many truckers complain about, either because they are so stressed after spendin...
read more...It`s the ideal time for all truckers to review what happened to them during the past 2022 and start a new year focusing ...
read more...Amidst growing awareness of environmental impact, significant changes are being made in how trucks operate, particularly in California. This state, known for sustainable initiatives, has implemented innovative measures to reduce truck emissions, making it a leader in the move towards a greener future. Pioneering Measures in California: • Fleet Electrification: California is at the forefront of the electric truck revolution, taking the lead in embracing these vehicles and propelling them t...
read more...Fleet companies gain many benefits with the use of telematics on their company besides of only tracking vehicles. ...
read more...If on the one hand the maintenance of an EV truck is cheaper compared to diesel truck, on the other hand when carrying o...
read more...A software that generates optimized pick-up and delivery routes for irregular route delivery fleets was developed by Car...
read more...Nowadays, companies related to the transport industry that do not update run the risk of being left behind and forgotten...
read more...In addition to the mechanical problems related to an overweight truck, such as excess consumption of fuel, damage to the axle, increased wear and tear, and the truck driver´s safety, this overweight can also lead to financial losses to fleet companies or owners-operators because of the potential of high fines. Every trucker, owner-operator or lease owner should ensure the safety of their heavy vehicles and try to avoid high fines. That´s why, we will share some tips to help you keep...
read more...The advantages of choosing automatic trucks for a fleet company are numerous. The trucking industry is experiencing a d...
read more...There are drivers that forget about road safety, many of them drive with their cell phones in hand. Unfortunately, the n...
read more...Baby Boomers – Includes those born between 1945 and 1964, after the Second World War. The name baby boomer came ab...
read more...The 5-year wait coupled with the great expectation of the trucking industry regarding the Tesla truck has come to an end...
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