Where would truckers be without coffee (or other caffeinated drinks)? The caffeine found in coffee is a legal stimulant that perks up tired drivers around the world. It’s a common and valuable drink for truckers who benefit from its positive physical and mental effects. Because it stimulates the release of dopamine, coffee makes people feel… Read more »
Author: Platinum Drivers Inc.
What are CSA Reports and Who Can Pull Them?
CSA Reports deal with “Compliance, Safety, Accountability,” and concern motor carriers and drivers operating in the USA. Think back to when you were in school. You got graded. A’s were good and F’s were bad. CSA Reports are essentially report cards for motor carriers and drivers. Enforcement agencies inspect commercial carriers and drivers to make… Read more »
How Can Truck Drivers Stay Healthy On the Road?
While driving a truck isn’t any more sedentary a job than your typical 9 to 5, it can lead to a very unhealthy lifestyle if you are not conscious about taking care of yourself. When you’re working a job that requires you to be in a sitting position the majority of the time, you should… Read more »
The Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs
In today’s changing economy, millions of Americans are in search of a new career. If you happen to be one of these folks, why not consider a career in trucking? While many industries have struggled to stay in the black in recent years, truck drivers are in greater demand than ever. Sure, you might have… Read more »
Required Electronic Logbooks Look To Be On Their Way
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the proposal of another rule. This one would put Electronic Logging Devices into every interstate commercial truck (and bus) on the road. We’ve written about the regulation of driving hours in the past. By requiring the ELDs, the FMCSA is hoping to increase compliance with the limits…. Read more »
The Benefits of Driver Leasing Companies
Driver leasing is a staffing option that doesn’t require trucking companies to directly employ their drivers. It’s a relationship that has proven beneficial to both truck owners and the drivers that are “leased” to drive the trucks. Truck staffing agencies like Platinum Drivers will keep a list of drivers who are qualified and capable of… Read more »
New Rule Proposed to Create the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
At Platinum Drivers CDL driver staffing and placement service, we work to help truck drivers find employment in Texas, Atlanta, and Louisiana. One of the most important areas of the employment process is drug and alcohol testing. Clean drivers are critical in keeping roads safe and trucks arriving on time. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety… Read more »
The I-9 Form
In order to seek employment as a truck driver in the United States, several government forms must be filled out and filed with the proper authorities. One of these is the I-9, otherwise known as the Employment Eligibility Form. This form must be completed by all new employees, typically every time they are hired for… Read more »
Listen to Learn on the Job
Anyone who’s spent some time behind the wheel can attest to the fact that the road can get old sometimes. Admiring the scenery only goes so far, as eventually, all the trees start to look the same. You start counting the miles to your next destination, making the time go by even slower. If only… Read more »