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    Compliance | Drivers | Trucking Technology

    Speed Limiters: Should They Be Mandatory?

    The issue of speed limiters in commercial trucks is one of the most drawn-out debates in the industry: what is a speed limiter and how effective are they, really?

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  • Overtime for drivers
    Carriers | Drivers | Featured

    The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Bill Explained

    A new bill would require overtime pay for truck drivers. How will it affect small carriers?

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  • Trucking Compliance: Exploring FMCSA Safety Rules
    Compliance | Drivers

    Trucking Compliance: Exploring FMCSA Safety Rules

    Struggling to navigate the complex world of trucking compliance? Start by understanding FMCSA safety regulations. Learn more here.

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  • After A Semi Truck Accident, Here’s What To Do
    Compliance | Drivers

    After A Semi Truck Accident, Here’s What To Do

    It’s hard to know what to do when you’re stressed, like after a truck accident. Get help with this post-crash checklist for truck drivers.

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  • Requirements For Driver Qualification Files (DQ File)
    Compliance | Drivers

    Requirements For Driver Qualification Files (DQ File)

    Here’s a complete guide on how to create and maintain your Driver Qualification File(s) as a small carrier.

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  • How To Get Your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
    Compliance | Drivers

    How To Get Your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

    Everything you need to know about getting your CDL.

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  • How Much Does A CDL Cost? An FAQ For Aspiring Truck Drivers
    Drivers

    How Much Does A CDL Cost? An FAQ For Aspiring Truck Drivers

    Ready to embark on an exciting new career as a truck driver? First, you need your CDL. Here’s how much it’ll cost.

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  • Why Finding Truck Parking Is So Difficult
    Drivers | Trucking News

    Why Finding Truck Parking Is So Difficult

    Although trucking accounts for roughly three-quarters of US freight, the country has struggled for years to provide adequate truck parking that doesn’t interfere with the efficiency of deliveries or driver safety. In fact, drivers ranked parking challenges as the top concern, tied with pay, in a survey done by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)…

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  • 11 Trucking Winter Tips For Safety And Comfort
    Drivers

    11 Trucking Winter Tips For Safety And Comfort

    Worried about snow and ice affecting your routes? These trucking winter tips can help keep you moving when the temperature plummets.

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  • The 14 Best Trucker Apps For Drivers And Owner-Operators
    Drivers | Trucking Technology

    The 14 Best Trucker Apps For Drivers And Owner-Operators

    Is your smartphone already loaded with the best trucker apps out there? Or is it time to update your digital tools? Find out here.

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  • The Truck Stop Shower: Prices, Etiquette, And Advice From The Experts
    Drivers

    The Truck Stop Shower: Prices, Etiquette, And Advice From The Experts

    Never taken a truck stop shower? No worries. Here’s a detailed FAQ, with expert advice on everything from truck stop shower prices to etiquette.

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  • Owner-Operator Vs. Company Driver: Comparing Pros & Cons
    Drivers | Trucking Finance

    Owner-Operator Vs. Company Driver: Comparing Pros & Cons

    Should you make your way in the trucking industry as an owner-operator or as a company driver? Learn some of the pros and cons of each.

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