Every truck driver seems to have their own fervent opinion on which is better, the traditional manual transmission or the increasingly popular automatic one. While both have their staunch loyalists, like anything else there are benefits and drawbacks to both. Many times, the preference comes down simply to whichever style makes a trucker feel most… Read more »
Author: Platinum Drivers Inc.
Can you refuse to drive a truck that is not safe?
When confronted with an unsafe vehicle that is not fit for the job, operators may be worried that a refusal to perform the jobs duties under the conditions will threaten their employment. Unfortunately, many drivers consider taking the risk of operating the vehicle anyway for fear of losing their job. At Platinum Drivers, we want… Read more »
What Are The Disqualifications That Keep Truck Drivers From Working?
At Platinum Drivers, we help truck drivers in Texas, Louisiana and Atlanta find jobs in the industry. However, there’s not much we can do if a driver is disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle according to the rules stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Reasons for disqualification are specific… Read more »
What is the Procedure for Random Drug Testing?
Before becoming a truck driver, it is important to understand the rules and regulations that accompany the job, especially those concerning random drug testing. As a truck driver, you should work with the expectation of undergoing a drug test at any time. When you drive a truck, you are not only responsible for the shipments… Read more »
How much work history is required to apply for a truck driving position?
When applying for a job with a trucking company, you’ll undoubtedly be asked for an explanation of your employment history. In some ways, this is no different from any other job. Of course, companies like to know as much as possible about a potential employee before investing in them. When it comes to operating a… Read more »
Why Is It Important To Have A Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)?
Maintaining a clean motor vehicle record is immensely important to any person interested in driving a commercial truck. Because safety is so important on the road, especially when operating a large truck, trucking companies scrutinize MVRs very closely when determining whether to hire a potential employee. In fact, companies will undoubtedly screen the… Read more »
What are the legal amounts of truck driving hours per day or week?
New regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, taking effect this past July, have been the subject of debate both inside and outside of the truck driving industry. However drivers might feel about the specific rules, all agree that it’s important to prevent fatigue that might put truck drivers and those who share the… Read more »
What’s the difference between a pre-employment and post-accident drug test?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has alcohol and drug-testing regulations put in place to promote a safer driving environment for truck drivers and those with whom they share the road. The two most notable procedures involved are the pre-employment and post-accident screenings. All truck drivers should be aware of the process and prepared… Read more »
Tips for Drivers: Efficiently Loading Semi-Trucks
Whether it is drums, cargo wrapped and placed on skids, or individually wrapped commodities, it is important to pack any semi-truck properly. Knowing that the maximum gross vehicle weight should not exceed 40 tons, figuring the load size has to be the first consideration when packing. Next, ensure that you have the proper equipment such… Read more »