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14
Nov
7 Types of Freight Trucks & What’s Inside The Trailer
The freight industry relies on a diverse fleet of trucks to transport various types of cargo efficiently. Each type of truck is tailored to meet specific transportation needs, whether it’s the size and weight of the cargo, the need for temperature control, or the nature of the goods being transported. This diversity ensures that goods can be transported safely and securely to their destinations, meeting the demands of a dynamic and globalized supply chain. (more…)
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19
Apr
5 Tips For New Truckers
It takes more than truck driving school and a CDL to excel in the industry. New truck drivers should consider the following tips for taking the plunge into their career. (more…)
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27
May
Long-Haul Trucking 101
Truck drivers who travel across state lines are typically referred to as long-haul truckers. They can be away for weeks at a time, driving across the country on freeways or interstates. Here’s what most truckers experience when doing long-haul deliveries. (more…)
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10
May
7 Budgeting Tips For Truckers
At first glance, a career as a truck driver doesn’t require advanced accounting skills. Truckers simply have to earn more than they spend. But to truly prosper financially, truckers should take advantage of the following budgeting tips. (more…)
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13
Feb
Amendment Defeats Heavier Trucks
Raising truck weight limits on U.S. highways has been put off for the time being.
A bipartisan amendment to require a study of the impact of heavier truck weight limits was approved today, Feb. 2, as debate opened on the $260 billion American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7). The amendment by Reps. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) and Jerry Costello (D-Ill.) passed on a 33-20 vote.
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