Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #74

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…

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How to Prepare For Your CDL Permit Exam

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…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #73

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…

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Health Issues that Can Prevent Trucker From Driving

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.…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #72

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…

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Women in Trucking: What to Expect

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up about 7.8% of the 3.4 million truck drivers in the United States. And despite the fact that it is still a male-dominated profession, every year this percentage grows slightly. So, what should women remember when choosing a profession in cargo transportation, and how to succeed…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #71

Best Truck Stops winners  We usually discuss the issue of lack of parking spaces and their pros and cons. But today let's talk about the good - the best locations according to Trucker Path. To compile this rating, they used reviews, feedback, and votes from among more than one million Trucker Path app users. And the…

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