As an operator of the biggest vehicles on the road, commercial truckers must always have safety in mind. One of the most important requirements of obtaining and keeping a commercial driver’s license is having good vision. In fact, nearly every DMV in the United States requires trucker drivers to take a vision test when applying… Read more »
Category: Truck Driving Industry
What Companies Can do To Retain Truck Drivers
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Tips for Passing Your CDL Driving Test
To drive big rigs, you need to pass the CDL exam. CDL stands for “Commercial Driver’s License.” The exam involves a written portion concerning things like rules and regulations, while the driving portion is all about seeing whether or not you’ve got what it takes to safely steer a giant truck around parking lots, roads,… Read more »
Platinum Drivers Can Help You Find a Qualified Driver
When you hear the term “signing bonus” you probably think of football players. After all, NFL teams will fight over the best players and offer them a lot of money if they sign with them versus their competitors. It turns out that the trucking industry has something in common with football teams. It’s not unusual,… Read more »