Marilee McCormack Whether you’ve been in the trucking industry for years or are entering it for the first time, insurance is something you’ve probably thought about quite a bit. But understanding the different types of trucking is insurance is difficult, even for the most seasoned trucker. Once you understand the different kinds of insurance that [...]
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How to Pick a Truck Leasing Company
Marilee McCormack As a trucker, you’re a very busy person. Not only are you on the road, busy with transportation for your business, but you’re also loaded down with paperwork for both personal and professional matters. If you’ve ever worked as an employee for a trucking company, you know what it’s like to have someone [...]
Expeditor – Hot Shot Trucks
Marilee McCormack Expeditor or hot shot trucks are typically those used for delivering freight which is time sensitive. Hot shot freight is also often referred to as red-hot or shut-down cargo. There are many industries that use these services and the products that are typically transported range considerably in both size and structure. Hauling this [...]
Over the Road Trucking – Is it Worth it?
Aubrey Allen Smith As someone who may be considering over the road truck driving as a career, there are many questions you should ask yourself before jumping in head first. Thousands of new, inexperienced drivers tackle the obstacle of long haul trucking each year, only to discover it was not what they expected. This is [...]
Mexican Trucks Not Allowed in the US
Aubrey Allen Smith House Bill H.R. 1773: Safe American Roads Act of 2007 was upheld recently which prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate across the border into the United States. President George Bush was in favor of this outrageous proposal and has stated that he will veto [...]
Winter Driving Tips
Aubrey Allen Smith On December 21st at precisely 7:42 A.M. EST, the sun’s rays will strike one of the two tropical latitude lines, and thus winter will officially begin for the Northern Hemisphere. This will also be the official beginning of “winter driving” for the millions of truck drivers across our country. This is a [...]
Truck Drivers Strike
Aubrey Allen Smith Whether you are a seasoned driver, just out of truck driver training or attending any of the truck driver schools across the nation, one should be watching the outcome of this recent truck drivers strike. Primarily owner operators, many drivers shut down for a few days to protest the high cost of [...]
Ethanol to the Rescue
Aubrey Allen Smith Approximately twenty years ago we attempted to introduce ethanol into the market with much excitement. It failed. Now, with the rising cost of crude oil which effects the price of gasoline and diesel, we once again are bringing back the miracle cure, ethanol. My prediction? It will fail again. Ethanol from wood [...]
CDL Federal Gun Law
Aubrey Allen Smith Due to the controversial topic: “Can CDL Truck Drivers Carry Guns?”, I have researched and found the Federal Law that so many are looking for. Read what the actual Federal Law states about this topic to put it to rest, once and for all! Provided by Truth About Trucking…. Can a CDL [...]
Trucking Job Brings Me Face to Face With Vietnam Vet
Aubrey Allen Smith It’s amazing what an over the road truck driver can encounter on a daily basis. All of the sights and sounds they experience become so vast that they soon forget and accept them as simply a part of their daily lives. Experiences that few will ever know and even fewer can only [...]