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Commercial Truck Tire Problems to Avoid
Safety

Commercial Truck Tire Problems to Avoid

Commercial vehicles have different needs than personal cars. Tire maintenance is critical to avoiding blowouts and flats as well as maximizing fuel economy....

Truck Driving During Hurricane Season: 5 Essential Tips
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Truck Driving During Hurricane Season: 5 Essential Tips

As hurricane season approaches, it’s important that truck drivers understand how to stay safe while on the road in bad weather. The keys to staying safe while...

Common Truck Driver Violations & How to Avoid Them
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Common Truck Driver Violations & How to Avoid Them

Below are some of the most common violations that truck drivers can be cited for. From moving violations like reckless driving and improper lane changes to DUIs and...

6 Tips to Prevent Semi Truck Cargo Theft
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6 Tips to Prevent Semi Truck Cargo Theft

Cargo theft is a big concern for many trucking companies. Shippers and carriers often have regulations in place for cargo theft prevention, but there are some steps...

What is a TWIC Card & Why Do Truck Drivers Need One?
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What is a TWIC Card & Why Do Truck Drivers Need One?

What is a TWIC card for truckers? A TWIC card is the Transportation Worker Identification Credential. It is required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act for...

Tips for Staying Safe on the Loading Dock
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Tips for Staying Safe on the Loading Dock

As a truck driver, you may end up spending a significant amount of time on and near loading docks. It’s important that you observe all safety rules and regulations...

Tips for Safely Transporting Construction Materials
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Tips for Safely Transporting Construction Materials

What are typical construction materials? Lumber, insulation, stone, steel, drywall, bricks, bags of cement, and roofing items are all materials that you could...

How to Become a Truck Dispatcher
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How to Become a Truck Dispatcher

What do truck dispatchers do? Truck dispatchers (or freight dispatchers) coordinate transportation between customers, suppliers, and drivers. They generally work...

The 5 Best I-95 Rest Stops
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The 5 Best I-95 Rest Stops

There are over 75 rest area locations on I-95 between Florida and Maine. Whether you’re driving from Orlando to Washington, DC or from New Hampshire to...

Most Expensive Toll Roads in the United States
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Most Expensive Toll Roads in the United States

If you’re an OTR truck driver you may end up passing through some tollbooths along state highways. It is important when planning your route that you figure out the...

Tips to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Economy
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Tips to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Economy

With diesel fuel and gas prices rising, many truck drivers and owner-operators are looking for ways to save on fuel. Below are some tips for making those trips to...

Tips for Trucking at Night
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Tips for Trucking at Night

Long hours on the road can lead to fatigue and tiredness when truck driving. It’s important to stay alert while driving so you can keep yourself and other motorists...