Monday, October 22, 2012"Few truckers are glad to be stopped and ticketed by the Police, but a truck driver nailed for a routine toll evasion at the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 20 might be feeling very greatful for the stop. His passenger – a hitchhiker – turned out to be wanted on multiple charges in Tennessee and was a suspect in a homicide case. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 19, 2012Trucking Mileage and Fuel Facts From: www.bouletfreightmanagement.com Commercial, class 8 trucks logged 114.1 billion miles in 2003, the equivalent of making over 115,000 cross-country trips per day. The average class 8 unit (vehicles weighing over 33,001 lbs. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 18, 2012"Truckers are the ones who carry the country,They deserve access to fitness centers and good food and health care like the rest of us." -Now, lets be honest, staying in shape and healthy while driving a truck is no easy task. There are actually some options being made available to truck drivers to help them gain a more healthy lifestyle. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 17, 2012Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for August, as reported in the October 2012 Trucking Update published Oct. 1, rose 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8. The index has been in mildly positive territory, but without clear direction, since the economy weakened in early 2011, the report stated. READ MORE >>
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012If you wash your truck at home, you can claim the cost of household water and detergent for washing the truck as a business expense at tax time. Be sure to document the date and time. If you use commercial truck stop washes, that cost is deductible as well! READ MORE >>
Friday, September 21, 2012This week is Truck Driver Appreciation week! Who is the most influential driver in your life, and how have they inspired you? If you have a great story, we might just feature you and the driver on our blog! READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 20, 2012 Here are five tips for increasing your mpg that you might not have considered. 1. Keep up the pressure. Underinflated tires not only contribute to blowouts but decrease fuel efficiency. A truck tire can run five degrees hotter for every psi it is underinflated and every 10 psi that a tire is underinflated reduces fuel economy by 1 percent. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 "Around the world, there are an estimated 27 million slaves today. This is more than at any other time in world history. Modern-day slavery, when it results in people being bought and sold and moved around, is called human trafficking. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 18, 20126. Communication. This is not just what is said or heard. You need to maintain a paper trail on all aspects of your trucking business. If it’s said and it’s important, write it down: who you talked with, when you talked with them, what was said by all parties, what was the final agreement, and if it’s extremely important, have everyone sign the document. READ MORE >>
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