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It’s still too early to get a complete picture and data regarding the economic effects of the Coronavirus on the U.S transportation sector, but the current numbers are already scary. At the end of April, 823,257 people were infected, 44,228 died and 75,177 recovered throughout the United States. The number of cases and deaths keeps rising every day. Obviously, this sanitary crisis affects every country’s economy. On February 21st, the Down Jones was 28992, reaching his lowest rate of 18591 on March 23rd, slightly recovering in mid-April around 24000. On top of that, more than 20 million people filed unemployment claims, it is the highest number reported in the United States, beating the 1982 record of claims. The Trucking industry has shown how important are their operations to the economy of the United States, especially those related to groceries, where everyone involved in the supply chain has been giving their best to attend people’s demand. Even with the industry suffering with understaffing, the workers from the sector are giving their best and working together to provide fast and efficient service. Something that was definitely favored by the exemption of FMSCA’s HOS rules regarding critical goods such food products, water and medical supplies. The empty highways, thanks to staycation, have also helped enhancing the delivery times. But the transportation companies and owner-operators have limits to survive under this actual full pressure conditions. It is predicted that the potential effects and problems caused by COVID-19 on transportation will be driver shortage, since the transportation companies may have problems to find qualified Class A drivers and detention time because loading and unloading cargos are already being affected due the lack of staff at the warehouses. The transportation companies need to be prepared to adapt their businesses and must manage this crisis caused by the COVID-19 by practicing the following steps...
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The transportation sector has also been affected by this glo...
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The recently created United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (...
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A new promise from Mack Trucks will add an electric motor to their hydraulic steering column. This effortlessly steering system, named Command Steer, will be launching in June for the Class 8 Anthem and pledges to decrease drivers’ effort by 85%. The Command Steer works by collecting data fr...
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All fleets companies are already familiar with these devices and now everybody in the sector is looking for more ways to...
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Thanks to Fumoto SX-Series Engine Oil Drain valve. Which it`s built and composed by the oil flow control body and the th...
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Every trucker knows how important it is that their trucks’ hub assembly has enough oil for its function. We will e...
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In order for an engine to operate properly, its cooling system must operate in an adequate temperature range recommended...
read more...With support from our years of experience in transportation, we will take this opportunity to inform you of the alcohol and drug tests so that you know their importance. We frequently observe the uncomfortable reaction of many people when they talk about that topic, especially when they are se...
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Sometimes owner-operators end up being their worst enemies in the business and do things that lead them to be unsuccessf...
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Have you ever seen or heard of a truck leaving the docks while still having the forklift inside the trailer or having th...
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It sounds impressive and it seems that we are shielded to any type of claim related to cargo. But be careful as this doe...
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Some experienced commercial drivers have the wrong idea that their experience will allow them to drive with great skill ...
read more...Having sexual fantasies is very normal, almost everyone has them. It is very likely that truckers in their attempt to get their minds elsewhere will also end up fantasizing, even having fantasies that they would never have contemplated. Sexually fantasizing can be extremely healthy, given that rein...
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A trucker’s stress is related to their type of work. They must face heavy traffic on a daily basis and constant da...
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The lack of information on issues related to sex, poor communication between couples or the idealization of a sexual act...
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Under no circumstances should sexist behaviors be accepted by truckers, whether on the road, truck stop, restaurant, or ...
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If the truck driver unfortunately gets a disease that will remain in their body throughout their life, such as genital h...
read more...In most of President Trump´s latest press conferences, he mentions that truck drivers are the heroes fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. And yes, our men and women truckers who participate in this fight deserve this recognition. You, as well as the doctors and nurses and other workers who expose y...
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If you had an income of $100,000 or more and have not submitted your tax report to the Internal Revenue Service in a yea...
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Among the classification of different types of businesses, we have independent owners or a single member of a Limited La...
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I have a complete mess of papers with diesel and repair receipts. The confusion is such that I don`t know where to start...
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The cycle is over, and we are now starting a new one. First, I want to wish you a profitable new year and hope that all ...
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 her behind the scenes pictures that she posted on Instagram. The results of the photo shoot, in addition to Kourtney`s photos, are pictures full of lust, where she posed in a very...
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Terrence J`s girlfriend, who will join Swimsuit 2019 rookie class of Sport Illustrated, chose a red and very tiny swimsu...
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The man who, in 2014, made public photos of the actress without clothes, George Garofano, was found guilty about his hac...
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The rapper made public a new track named “XTCY” where he revealed trough some verses a confession, his sick ...
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Once again the model seduced her followers in her social networks; this time she posted a photo of her in a very sexy po...
read more...The trucker app, Drivewyze® Preclear, helps truck drivers and fleets save money and time by providing them bypass weigh stations through mobile devices across the US. Free access to their safety notifications alert system is now being offered to all Preclear’s subscribers. When a truck eq...
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The transportation industry is completely captivated by electrification technology for CMVs, especially on Allison Trans...
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KeepTruckin, a fleet management platform that the ELD application is their mainstay and that has more than has a million...
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PreView Side Defender®II is able now to monitor and identify VRU (vulnerable road users) and ignore unmoving objects...
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The company Blue Ink Technology enhanced their BIT ELD system by adding a feature to monitor and report the inflation st...
read more...During the last few years, a lot of information has been shared regarding about the use of the ELDs, but do truckers know how does an ECM and ELD work together? We will share 5 interesting facts: 1- The ELD needs to be completely synchronized with engine of the CMV to further control a driver`s dri...
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California truckers face a new law that will restrict how and when a transportation company can hire an owner-operator. ...
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Truckers friends, it is extremely important to understand all the points and clauses that appear in a lease agreement (c...
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A question many of us don’t know how to answer, despite the many years working in transportation. Problems arise v...
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The transportation industry is constantly evolving through the inclusion of technology, which aims to facilitate work, r...
read more...Trucker´s job involves direct physical contact with his cargos and all the mechanical devices that are necessary to carry out his loads and deliveries. Many times, they get hurt and have some kind of injury, either small or high risk. It’s very important that they have knowledge about t...
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Last December, the entire world started hearing about the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, it was an outbreak of a r...
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Smoking tobacco can bring serious damage and consequences for the life of truckers, especially for their oral organ whic...
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Thanks to their activities and work routine, a truck driver’s dream is affected, as well as their daily tasks. The...
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That pain is so intense. You feel it in the lumbar region, at the same height where the kidneys are located. Nephrotic C...
read more...Many truckers wonder whether or not they should replace their lawyer with another simply because they are unsatisfied with the service provided. But could this change cost money? In most cases where an insurance company is involved, the attorneys charge a percentage of what will be obtained in the r...
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If you are employed by a company, report your accident to your supervisor immediately. There are many cases where employ...
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1. The first is to STOP! When involved in a crash, do not leave the scene until you speak and exchange information wi...
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Through the FMCSA, the federal government proposes to implement new regulations in the United States cargo transportatio...
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Dear trucker friends, I am informing you about the changes that will be happening during the DOT inspections with the i...
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