The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the persistent shortage of truckers. This is why new ways of hiring and retaining drivers need to be found. At the same time, only 24% of workers in the trucking industry are women, and only 7% are female truck drivers. To recruit more…
Finally, winter is over. Of course, it is the most challenging period for every truck driver. But the fact that the snow and ice have melted does not mean that you can relax. Spring safety hazards take the place of the winter ones. Here are just a few driving tips for truck drivers to stay…
New solution that can help truckers with sleep apnea Truckers with sleep apnea suffer from breathing disruption so they can't enter deep sleep. Thus, the driver cannot rest well and, of course, this affects their attentiveness and caution while driving. New nasal stents could be a promising solution for truckers with this problem. Read more about…
One of the first steps to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is to get a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). It allows you to practice driving a commercial vehicle. But what is it exactly and how to get it? What is a CLP? According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a Commercial Learner's Permit is a…
Owner-operators taxes Q&A Being an owner-operator isn't just about driving your own truck. It is about being a business owner and paying taxes of course. You must make estimated tax payments at the end of each quarter and sometimes it can be challenging. In this post, you will find answers to the most common tax questions. Black…
Driving a truck is not enough to get a CDL. You will need to pass a DOT physical examination. And in order to keep your license, you will need to retake the exam every two years. It is essential to make sure that the trucker doesn't have illnesses that will negatively impact his driving performance.…
Still no final decision on the under-21 driver pilot program According to CDLLife, more than 80 percent of all truckers surveyed do not support the pilot program allowing under-21 drivers to operate across state lines. First of all because of safety and insurance concerns. And despite the fact that the period of discussion of this program…
