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What’s regional trucking? Regional trucking is a type of cargo transportation in the territory of one region, for example, neighboring states, usually within a 1,000-mile radius around the home town. The work schedule of such drivers is usually consistent because they regularly drive along the same route. And it is a great balance between traveling and…

FMCSA Pilot Program to Pause Drivers' 14-Hour Driving Window Drivers will start working under the new HOS regulations on September 29. But change to the 14-hour duty day rule wasn't included in the current changes. FMCSA decided to study this issue in more detail and launch a Pilot Program to Allow Commercial Drivers to Pause. Read…

The best first step in your trucking career is CDL school. Of course, you can get your CDL class A on our own, but here we told why it is not a good idea. You can choose between private CDL school and company-sponsored CDL training (paid CDL training). The last one can be a great opportunity if…

How can the 2020 election affect the trucking industry The Trump administration worked on federal hours of service (HOS) rule changes, focused on making commercial driver’s license (CDL) rules more driver-friendly, and developed the addition of the permanent crash preventability program under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. If Trump wins, they will most likely continue…

The flatbed hauling industry usually suffers the most from a truck driver shortage. This is a higher paying job than other types of freight-hauling like a cargo van, sprinter van, dry van, etc. But, at the same time, it is much more difficult and dangerous. That's why, to get a flatbed truck driver job, you…

What you want to know about the new HOS rule This September 29 new hours of service rule are going into effect. And of course, every trucker has some questions about it. That's why Joe DeLorenzo from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will take part in an online seminar on August 26 and tell more…

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a truck driving job is one of the ten most dangerous occupations in the U.S., based on fatality rates per 100,000 workers. That’s why it is extremely important to be safety conscious. Here are 9 truck driver safety tips to keep you protected on the road. Wear…