Trucking companies are a big fan of team truck driving because of its reduced downtime and increased efficiency. What Are FMCSA Regulations? Team driving must balance the needs of two drivers, and FMCSA regulations ensure that their trips are safe and efficient. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...
What driver problem?(Truck drivers shortages)(Brief Article)Gerdin, Russ
OTR stands for over the road. There are three main types of truck drivers. OTR, Regional and local. OTR is the most common job new drivers take as it helps them gain experience quickly. OTR drivers get paid great money and travel all over the country. Regional drivers drive throughout th...
Truck drivers called the Beijing-Harbin highway in Liaoning province the Big Pit Fast Lane because there are many bumps on the lane. Going through the common national roads can save lots of road fee, and therefore truck drivers in this industry, in general, won’t always go for the highwa...
And plenty of drivers (including truck drivers) are going even faster. Incorrect Tire Pressure In order to operate safely, truck tires should always be inflated to the air pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Underinflated tires can’t support a heavily loaded truck as effectively, causing ...
Engines often let drivers know they’re about to overheat. Here are four of the signs: A strange, sweet smell coming from the engine area (this could be the scent of leaking radiator fluid, otherwise known as coolant or antifreeze) Steam that may look like smoke coming from under the hood...
A pick-up truck is a vehicle with a 2-door or 4-door cabin along with open cargo space. Pick-up trucks often adopt a four-wheel-drive system that is designed for off-road travel or towing heavy loads. Pick-up trucks are perfect for drivers who haul cargos on a regular basis. ...
Learn about Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and how it contributes to safer roads, less truck downtime, lower maintenance costs and decreased liability.
Workers in professions which are governed by other federal labor laws, such as railroad workers and truck drivers, are excluded from FLSA coverage. Why you might be asked to work overtime Employers can require their team members to work overtime for a number of reasons. Typically, these will...
As anti-idling laws become more prevalent across the U.S., medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets are turning to onboard generators, called auxiliary power units (APUs), to operate accessory equipment — such as heating and air conditioning systems for sleeper cabs, halogen lamps for nighttime ...