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 »
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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 »
Eight Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Winter weather is rough on everybody, but truck drivers need to be especially careful considering the size and strength of their vehicles. If your trips take you into cold winter weather, you need to expect the worst. Here are eight tips for truckers who have to battle winter driving conditions: Look out for warning signs…. Read more »
Should I Bring My Dog in the Truck With Me?
Every trucking company has a different policy on whether or not pets are allowed “on the road.” For those who allow pets, the question then arises: “Should I take my pet on the road with me?” Trucking can get a little lonely, so having “man’s best friend” with you in the cab can be a… Read more »
Tips for New Truck Drivers: Preparing for Life on the Road
So you’re gearing up for your first real truck driving job? Take some advice from those know the ways of the road. Driving a truck is a way of life, and so it requires a different way of living. Years down the road, you’ll thank yourself for getting into habits that will make you happier… Read more »
The No Zones
Commercial vehicles transport raw materials and goods all over the country. They allow us to get our hands on whatever we want, wherever we happen to live. Our large fleet of trucks, as well as the expansive national system of roadways they travel, makes this possible. At the same time, those trucks need… Read more »
Are Unmarked Police Cars Legal?
Because truck drivers spend so much time on the road, they tend to be quite sensitive to traffic laws and the way they are enforced. Following the law is critical to keeping safe and remaining employed. Areas of confusion and debate are very important to truckers. One topic that won’t go away is that of… Read more »