Driving any vehicle is very dangerous. Danger and vehicles go hand and hand, because you are speeding down a street in a large metal box, with other moving metal boxes, objects, and pedestrians. It is for this reason that one must exhibit extreme safety when driving a vehicle, and even more safety when driving a… Read more »
Author: Platinum Drivers Inc.
What are the Benefits of Hiring a Veteran?
Platinum Drivers is a company that recruits, qualifies, staffs and places commercial truck drivers in Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. And Platinum Drivers has found great success in helping veterans get good jobs, for several reasons. For those who’ve served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and/or Coast Guard, a trucking career—whether it’s… Read more »
Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs
Did you know? Almost 70% of the freight moved in the U.S. goes on trucks. Moving 9.2 billion tons of freight each year requires 3 million heavy-duty trucks and more than 3 million drivers. To move 9.2 billion tons freight takes 37 billion gallons of diesel fuel. (Source: American Trucking Associations) Moral of this story:… Read more »
Traffic Violations and Commercial Truck Drivers
Since possessing a CDL (commercial driver’s license) means being held to a higher standard on the roadways, the implications of traffic violations can be more serious. Often times a standard traffic violation would just mean a fine, but for people with a CDL, it could mean losing the license and your job. A common misconception… Read more »
Why do companies have different background check policies?
When an employer lets you know that they will be screening your background, what are they actually looking for? According to The Federal Bureau of Investigation, your potential employer can request a background check and thus might be provided with information pertaining to Criminal Records (on a National, Federal, State, and County level), Federal Bankruptcy… Read more »
What is a DOT Drug Screen?
In 1991, the United States Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act. This demanded that Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies to routinely do drug and alcohol testing of workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs. Part 40 is a DOT regulation that specifies how drug and alcohol testing is done, and how employees who test positive are… Read more »
Why Coffee is Pure Gold to Truck Drivers
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 »
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 »