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Trucking Industry Embodies the Spirit of the Holidays

Around Thanksgiving, we discussed both what cheer truckers bring to our nation, as well as how the public returns that cheer to truck drivers.  The many different programs and volunteer efforts are so inspiring that they deserve a second look! … Read More

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Navigating Owner-Operator Insurance Needs

Starting your own trucking company is fraught with difficult paperwork and hard-to-follow requirements. One of the biggest, and most costly, of these is commercial insurance policies. Understanding what kind and how much coverage you need can be confusing, but is … Read More

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Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Deadline Fast Approaching!

The deadline for filing and paying the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for most heavy Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) owners is right around the corner on September 2nd, 2014. Failing to meet this looming deadline can have expensive and detrimental … Read More

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3 Ways to Reduce Trucking Costs

Regular Truck Maintenance: One of the biggest expenses trucking companies can run into is large-scale vehicle repair. Remember to get your trucks checked routinely to avoid any surprising maintenance costs. Routine Health Exams: Truck drivers work long, rigorous hours that … Read More

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Driver Retention Remains an Issue for Trucking Companies

The American Trucking Association reports that driver turnover rates are holding steady around 90%. Although this is slight decrease from previous years, it is still an issue of concern for trucking companies. As companies are continuously faced with high turnovers, … Read More

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Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Definition – Why You Should Care

A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: Has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) or gross combination weight (GCW) of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, inclusive … Read More

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Temporary or Leased Employee (Driver)

When a motor carrier uses a temp agency or a leasing company the application must be made out to the specific motor carrier. Motor carriers are required to notify the applicant; prior to his/her submission of the application, that the … Read More

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Motor Carrier Identification Report – MCS-150

As part of our service, we like to keep our clients informed about what’s new and what’s changed. What is the MCS-150? The “Motor Carrier Identification Report”, better known as the MCS-150 requests a U.S. DOT number for carriers. This form … Read More

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So You’re Starting a New Trucking Business

NEW TRUCKING BUSINESS Being a new trucking business means that you will be the subject of a “Safety Audit” sometime within the first 18 months of being in business. The audit is likely to be after about three months. Companies are given … Read More

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Record Keeping Requirements for Driver Applicants

DID YOU KNOW? When dealing with driver applications for employment, you are required to keep records for 1 year! Whether you hire someone, or not, you must retain their records for a minimum of 1 year from the date of application: Application … Read More

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