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No matter what time of year it is, you’re bound to see a semi-truck when you get on a freeway. Because of the holiday season approaching us, this happenstance may occur more and more often. Truck drivers can be men or women, young or old, independent drivers or company drivers, and more. Whomever the driver,…

A great way to maximize the money you can make in the trucking industry is to become a freight broker. It allows trucking companies to negotiate cargo hauling with other freight companies. With the help of truck brokerage software, it makes the process much easier. However, if you’re interested in expanding your business, you should…

If you’re new to trucking, you might not have adjusted to balancing your home life with your work life. It’s difficult at first, but the key to creating a good work-life balance is by having a clear understanding of what your work demands of you, what your home demands of you and knowing what makes…

Much like office workers, truck drivers have a very sedentary work life. It requires several hours of sitting on a daily basis and when you are moving, it’s usually to get fuel. When you spend most of your days and nights on the road, healthy living may not seem like a challenge, but with the…

As a long haul truck driver, you spend a lot of time on the road and in your truck. Essentially, your truck is your home away from home and as such, you should make it as comfortable as possible. To ensure that you’re going to enjoy life on the road a little more, we suggest…

Preparing your IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) tax return and paying the taxes due is extremely important. Taking the time to gather all the documents and filling out all the proper forms can take up a lot of time that you may not have. Unfortunately, if you put it off, it can lead to penalties,…

Safety is the most important part of being a truck driver. Along with safety is knowing your blind spots. Read below to see where the safety spots are for you.

There are three types of lease agreements: lease purchase, lease program, and lease on to a carrier. Here’s a brief overview of each option and ways to determine which lease may be best for you.

One of a truck driver’s main goal is to keep safe on the road. Unfortunately, they aren’t the only people on the road, meaning that accidents can happen that aren’t their fault. Learn the statistics on truck driver accidents to see who why truck drivers are the safest people on the road.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a necessary fee if your trucking company is going to cross state lines. Learn more about what the UCR is, if you’re required to file your UCR fee, and how it works.