Tag Archives: CDL Drivers
How Young is Too Young for a Commercial Driver License?
The American Trucking Industry has announced recently that the organization will be supporting the lowering of age limits currently required to obtain a commercial driver license. This is likely due to the extreme shortage of CDL drivers that the trucking … Read More
Does Pay Affect Truck Driver Retention and Safety?
Driver retention rates continue to be a serious issue for the trucking industry, as this is one of the highest turnover industries, constantly facing a shortage of qualified, experienced truck drivers. We previously discussed the role that proper training can … Read More
Understanding the Levels of Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL)
Are you considering getting started in the trucking industry as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver? With a high demand for drivers right now, this is a great time to get on board! There are many considerations before you hit … Read More
CMV Driver Health Crucial to Safe Highways
Commercial motor vehicle driver health continues to be an important topic in the trucking industry. With the work environment and (easy to develop) bad driving habits working against you, it’s important that drivers take the time to properly care for … Read More
In the News: CMV Driver Training Regulations
Adequate driver training, or rather the lack of, has been cited as one of the reasons for the extremely high turnover rate that currently exists in the trucking industry. But that isn’t the only affect the lack of established training … Read More
Hot Topic for Truckers: Cell Phone Regulations
Cell phone use continue to be a hot topic for the trucking industry. In 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed a law banning commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Studies show … Read More
CMV Brake Inspections until September 13th for Brake Safety Week!
Commercial Motor Vehicle road-side inspections are a part of life for truck drivers. The last think you want is to be placed out-of-service for failing an inspection; losing time on the road is never good. This week, from September 7th … Read More
3 Tips to Prevent Trucker Fatigue
Eat Well: Eating a balanced diet, rather than strictly junk food, keeps blood sugar levels regular, and provides a steady energy source all day long, to keep you alert on the road. Avoid Excessive Caffeine: Caffeine, while safe as a … Read More
Three Ways To Boost Energy Naturally
1. Take a Walk When you start to doze off it’s tempting to grab a soda or candy bar for a quick sugar rush, but studies show it’s much more effective to take a break and walk around for ten … Read More
Trucker Safety – Beware Deer This Spring!
Most drivers know that deer traffic is on the rise in the fall and remember to drive cautiously. However, spring is also a prime time for deer collisions. As green grass begins to show, deer are moving about looking for … Read More
