Would you leave for a long vacation with only what you have in your pockets? Of course not! While a trucker's road trip is not a vacation and involves hard work, it still involves paid travel as its core duty. Like any long trip, a haul requires preparation and supplies to run smoothly. To help you prepare for your next haul ...
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Think back to the first time you considered becoming a trucker - what attracted you to the career? Many truckers gravitate towards the industry for the opportunity to see the country, escape the typical office job, or even be their own boss on the road. Most importantly, there are numerous paths professional drivers can follow in their careers...
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Trucks are certainly not "one size fits all" for shippers. Depending on the products companies are looking to transport, logistics teams may choose amongst various routes and vehicles to plan the safest and most efficient route for their goods. Among the various factors to consider when searching for the best trucking position for you, the haul type...
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It has been almost a year since COVID-19 took its full effects on the US economy, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed one of its first official responses to the supply chain challenges posed by the virus. On March 28th, 2020, the FMCSA passed a waiver that allowed commercial learner's permit holders to finish tests...
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Even though taxes are not due for a couple of months, it is common practice to begin completing the paperwork in advance. Truckers in particular experience a lot of tax liability, whether they are owner operators or company-retained drivers. Like many other careers, truckers have numerous tax deductibles that play a role in gross income adjustment...
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Driving a truck requires a special set of skills, knowledge, and experience. Truckers are no strangers to the hard work required for a CDL license and the daily challenges of being on the road. However, when winter rolls around, drivers are challenged even further amidst much more difficult conditions...
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