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Here are a few of our Favorite Trucking Photos on the net! Josaiah Farrow on Unsplash Zetong Li on Unsplash Taylor on Unsplash ★ By the way! If you or someone you know owns/starting a Trucking and/or Passenger company and needs help with their DOT and or DMV Regulations, we are in fact a companyRead more

Mithul Varshan on Pexels   Trucking with a Dog can be very rewarding! Here are seven tips about what you should look for when deciding on what kind of dog to get! 1. Get a small dog – Big dogs will take too much space and will get in the way, potentially making it dangerousRead more

Bobtailing – Is when a truck has no Semi-Trailer attached. Deadheading – Is when a truck has a trailer, but is not carrying any freight. GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight. Hotshot Trucking – Freelance Truck Drivers. Interstate – Commercial Vehicles that travel between 2 or more states. Intrastate – Commercial Vehicles that stay within theirRead more

“Not Legal Federally” Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was signed into law by New York State, however it is still “Not Legal Federally”, so employees needing to do Federal Drug Testing & or/Drug Free Workplace requirements have to still comply with the specific requirements. Cannot Use Marijuana • The new law doesn’t prohibit Marijuana testing,Read more

Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels   Did you start Trucking? • Are you considering Trucking with a pet? • Wondering what to call your furry friend? Well we have some Trucking related ideas for you! • Bullseye • Beast • Outlaw • Tanker • Van • Swift • Axle / Axel • DOT • Gawr (GrossRead more

What are FMCSA regulations? They are Federal & State laws that observe Trucking & Passenger companies, as well as their Drivers. Why are they important? They help regulate Trucking and Passenger industries, so that they can hire safe drivers, prevent accidents and stop errors that could happen if these rules weren’t in place. Who doesRead more

You may ask yourself, “What’s the difference between Hotshot Trucking and Owner Operators?” We’re going to break it down for you! Owner Operator A Self-Employed Commercial Truck Driver, who takes on jobs using their own truck. • May have more stable clients than a Hotshot trucker would. Matthew T Rader on Unsplash Hotshot Trucking ARead more

Hotshot Trucking is the temporary “For Hire” side of the Trucking Industry, think of it as being a Freelance Truck Driver. They aren’t tied down to a company and are more able to do urgent and timely Trucking situations that an average company wouldn’t have the schedule time to do. • On average they tendRead more

Zetong Li on Unsplash Owner Operators are Self-Employed Truckers who run a small Business Trucking company and run every aspect of the business. They are usually experienced Truck Drivers who have worked for Trucking Companies in the past that decided to start their own business. They are considered Independent Contractors. Why become an Owner Operator?Read more

You may be asking yourself, are Trucking Schools Open during a pandemic? The answer isn’t as simple as it depends on the company! Of course with Covid-19 precautions, some places may do in-house schooling, . While other places may be able to do Online schooling with virtual training, which is something that has become increasinglyRead more