FMCSA has released in Jan. 5 a proposed rule that set financial security requirements for brokers and freight forwarders which will help protect motor carriers in the event of non-payment, including the immediate suspension of a broker`s authority. In the proposed rule, published in a Federal Register announcement, the agency outlines regulations in five separate areas: • Assets readily available • Immediate suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating authority • Surety or...
read more...The Department of Transportation published in January a final rule updating the civil penalty amounts that may be impose...
read more...A significant rulemaking report was released by the U. S. Department of Transportation last September and will take effe...
read more...Only two states in the US haven`t adopt the ELD mandate for intrastate carriers yet and California is one of them. The D...
read more...The three days the CVSA Human Trafficking Prevention Program, that was launched in 2022, will be increased to five days ...
read more...There are drivers that forget about road safety, many of them drive with their cell phones in hand. Unfortunately, the new generation of truckers is the one that tends to have this type of behavior. Being distracted while driving is a problem that is increasing in the trucking sector since the access to distracting objects during drivers journey in the road improves together with technology advances and adds new possibilities of distractions to the most common ones such, such as texting, eating...
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...
read more...In the past days, the California highway 580 had the chance to witness the up-to-date Class 8 all-electric truck from Te...
read more...Truck parts are subject to degradation and wear and tear from usage over time, and this remains true for cargo securemen...
read more...The four generations of truckers – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z – are connected through DNA. You might have a great-grandfather who is a Boomer, a grandfather who belongs to Generation X, a Millennial grandson and a great-grandson Z. Despite being employed in the same field of transportation, each of these generations has experienced different types of diseases. One could argue that is impossible, especially since they all do the same work, it is importa...
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...We know that the truckers` routine is very demanding, it takes time for them to lead a healthy life as they should, but ...
read more...The daily obligations of truck drivers and their lack of time influence and lead to a lack of care with their oral healt...
read more...When it comes to sex, the four generations – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z – tend to have different attitudes and behaviors. For example, apart from being overworked and burned out, Millennials have limited attention spans and concentration levels due to excessive smartphone and Internet use. Consequently, this affects their sexual desire and energy. Similarly, Gen Zers face the same issues and are much more isolated than Millennials. Each generations int...
read more...It is very common for truckers to end up having some kind of discussion with their partners and on some occasions these ...
read more...If even people who live together 365 days a year have difficulty finding quality time to spend as a couple, it`s much mo...
read more...That false belief that the more sex you have the happier you are is false. Although sexual relations are essential for a...
read more...Sexual desire is not a spontaneous sensation, on the contrary, it depends a lot on the physical and emotional state of t...
read more...Submit your taxes sooner or later What is best for you? There are some truckers who like to file their taxes early and other colleagues prefer to file closer to the due date. Tax experts recommend filing taxes early, but there are reasons why you may want to file a little later in tax season. Advance tax return. There are a number of benefits to filing your taxes early, the most common are: You will get your refund faster. The sooner you file your tax return, the faster you can get y...
read more...Many taxpayers across the nation have more than once wished that the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) did not exist. The I...
read more...All carriers, whether independent truckers or corporations, are required to present and pay taxes according to an annual...
read more...When it comes to tax planning for your retirement, there can be some obstacles. Fortunately, you can have access to a ta...
read more...We never expect that an extraordinary situation could affect us, but we live in a world of possibilities and we are all ...
read more...Just as we had a long rainy season that hasnt been seen in many years, this summer is expected to be much more violent, which could cause costly damage to your vehicle if you dont prepare it properly. Lets start now to prepare our trucks for this upcoming season, to avoid setbacks. Some recommendations to which you should pay special attention: Tires: High temperatures can cause your tires to explode, in addition to accelerating their wear and reducing grip. If youre an interstate driver, then ...
read more...Have you ever heard or seen a truck pull out of the dock with the forklift still inside the trailer or the trailer move ...
read more...Truck drivers have a very hard job, which demands a lot of sacrifice. Listening to many truck drivers talk about their w...
read more...In a country of such divided opinions, I think there is one thing we can all agree on: the costs of towing services are ...
read more...Between the months of October to December, the presence of deer and elk increases due to the breeding and hunting season...
read more...Many truckers today are renters, likely facing a major decision each year: renewing their current lease on the house or apartment. This year is no different. But before you focus too much on the options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting in the future, as they will be very high. In the past year, both current renters and new renters have seen their rent go up based on information from realtor.com: “Three out of four renters (74.2%) who have moved in the past 12 months repo...
read more...As a trucker you dream of buying a house and keeping your family under a safe roof. If you`re getting ready to buy your ...
read more...There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it`...
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 out a vehicle repair as a result of an accident or collision the repair prices are higher than those of a gas-powered vehicle. During 2022 the number of sales of EVs trucks increased significantly, likely due to US government emission standards especially in is the state of California, which have become stricter over the years. California will need to get prepared for providing...
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...Garmin released the Instinct® 2 – d?zl™ Edition, a complete smartwatch ideal for professional truck driv...
read more...Carrier Transicold has been equipping the company`s most popular reefer units, Vector 800 series and the X4 series, with...
read more...The best way to avoid the regret of dealing with problems and consequences caused by the winter on the vehicles, because the trucks weren´t prepared for the cold season, is to be organized and prepared in advance in the previous months. There are many aspects to have in count during a pre-inspection trip, but we will share some that really get affected by the cold weather and may need a special attention. What should the fleet companies and owner-operators need to pay attention on their t...
read more...At some point, truck fleets and owners-operators might start analyzing whether the alignment of their trucks shoul...
read more...Being in control of all fleet expenses is extremely important to keep the business running smoothly. But sometimes unexp...
read more...Having a tire under inflated is a very common problem in the trucking industry which translates to billions of dollars s...
read more...When the time comes to choose a part for a truck or trailer, it’s very important to confirm its warranty and brand...
read more...The Law Offices of Patricio Aguirre wishes all truckers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This segment will address important issues regarding truck drivers, their trucks and other legal issues of interest to the large and important community of truck drivers every month. This coming year will be a year where assembly bill 5, a law that wants to eradicate the independent trucker, will take on more importance as a new Federal Administration enters and maintians the federal laws that still ...
read more...The implementation of cutting-edge technology in the transportation sector has seen a lot in recent months and even year...
read more...In January 2021, the AB5 Law will come into effect. But are owner-operators and companies prepared for that correct clas...
read more...First, you must report it to your company and receive immediate medical attention. Why is it important to report it? I...
read more...If a worker is injured on the job and you do not have workers` compensation insurance, then it`s very likely that you`l...
read more...The Johnny Depp v Amber Heard criticism preliminary has contained charges of actual attack on the two sides. Depp has incited the preliminary, but Heard is counter-suing him. The consultation is occurring in Fairfax, Virginia, before attendants, who have now heard five weeks of declaration from family, companions, surgeons, master observers and staff individuals over a significant time span of both Depp and Heard, as well as the previous couple themselves. Legal advisors for Depp have trusted ...
read more...The mom of three looks hotter than ever. The proof of that are her photos in the Mexican edition of the magazine GQ and ...
read more...Terrence J`s girlfriend, who will join Swimsuit 2019 rookie class of Sport Illustrated, chose a red and very tiny swimsu...
read more...The man who, in 2014, made public photos of the actress without clothes, George Garofano, was found guilty about his hac...
read more...The rapper made public a new track named “XTCY” where he revealed trough some verses a confession, his sick ...
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