The trucking industry has been facing a driver shortage recently. This shortage may be attributable to several causes, but the end result is that trucking companies need to have qualified drivers in order for the business to operate. Recruiting qualified drivers is one part of the equation, but the second part is retaining those drivers…. Read more »
Author: Platinum Drivers Inc.
Update on the Minimum Training Rules for New Truck Drivers
What kind of training should new truck drivers be required to have? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), they’ve come up with a final ruling that dictates minimum training rules for new truck drivers. The compliance date is still a ways off, though: February 7, 2020. The mandate was set to go… Read more »
Things Truck Drivers Should Check Before Leaving
Truck drivers have a long list of things to check before departing for their trip. First things first: tip the hood of the truck so you can gain access to the engine. You’ll want to check fluid levels (oil/coolant) and look for any leaks that need attention. Are the caps all on tightly? Is the… Read more »
What is Uber Freight?
Uber is a name familiar to some of you. Instead of calling a taxi, these days it’s likely people use their smartphones to order a ride from an Uber driver who will pick them up and take them where they want to go for a decent price. Uber is a transportation network company operating in… Read more »
What is Life Like as a Truck Driver?
Life as a truck driver is, jokingly, like life as a rock star without the audience applause every night. In other words, it involves a lot of travelling (or “touring”), going to many different places and not staying there long. It is an opportunity to travel across the country, and rarely be stagnant in one… Read more »
Can You Study for a CDL?
In order to drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles, drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license, also known as a “CDL.” It’s a requirement of the federal government and comes in different classes– Class A, Class B and Class C. The type of vehicle a driver intends to drive dictates their CDL classification. One… Read more »
Latest Trends in the Trucking Industry
There are going to be some big changes taking place in the trucking industry in future months, and many truckers are keeping a close eye on how those changes are going to affect them and the work that they do. The biggest change is going to be the implementation of electronic logging devices in all… Read more »
How Truck Drivers can Save Money on Gas
One of the biggest costs associated with truck driving is the cost of gas. Gas is obviously what drivers use to power their trucks as they drive across states, and they need to spend a significant amount of money on it in order to keep trucking along. However, there are some steps they can take… Read more »
How to Avoid Being Lonely on the Road
In general, trucking can be a lonely job. Think about it: trucking involves sitting in a giant, fortress-like vehicle for many hours at a time. However, some people’s personalities mesh well with the trucking lifestyle precisely because they like a lot of alone time. Others? Not so much. What can you do to avoid being… Read more »