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Food Haulers to Again be Affected by May 31 Rule

The seventh and final rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2005 is set to be published May 31st, 2016. Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Becoming an Owner Operator: Trucking Equipment

If you read last month’s post on financial considerations of becoming an owner operator, we assume you’re now trying to figure out how to buy–or afford–trucking equipment. Purchasing trucking equipment

Invoice Factoring and Transportation Businesses

According to the Business Dictionary, invoice factoring is the selling of invoices to a third party company to improve cash flow. When a business uses invoice factoring, they benefit through

Commercial Vehicle Emissions – Phase 2

With Earth Day right around the corner, we thought this was a good time to update those in the transportation industry on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest initiative, Phase

CVSA Focusing on Tire Safety in 2016

Since its inception in 1988, roadside inspections conducted during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck have numbered more than 1.4 million. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 29th annual

“Don’t Be That Driver.” | National Work Zone Awareness Week

In 2014, 669 deaths occurred in roadway work zones. Today is the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 11-15). This week is held to bring national attention

Becoming an Owner Operator: Financial Considerations

You’ve taken into account the personal considerations (family, health, etc.) of becoming an owner operator and have obtained—or are on the way to obtaining—your commercial driver’s license (CDL). That means

5 Factors Impacting Your Trucking Insurance Premium

Background On March 1, 2016, WRAL Investigates reported that North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, is pressing state lawmakers to tighten regulations over commercial vehicle insurance. His reason being, out-of-state

Food Haulers Directly Affected by Next FSMA Rule

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Overview Congress passed the FSMA in December 2010, and it was signed into law by President Obama in January 2011. The law increased the U.S.

Succession Planning for Transportation Businesses

Proper succession planning, or the lack thereof, results in the success or demise of a company. With employee turnover at an all-time high in the transportation industry, now is the

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