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Transportation Industry 2017 – Political Outlook

With the new year came a new president. President Trump took office on January 20th and is part of an administration that is sure to see some major changes unfold

Transportation Industry in 2017 – Rules and Regulations

The end of 2016 was a tad hectic when it came to following updates on the various rules and regulations impacting the transportation industry. We witnessed the passing of the

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Size Regulations

Truck Writers recognizes that roughly 80 percent of crashes involving a truck are caused by passenger vehicles. However, as our country works toward zero deaths, we need to work on

How to get Your Rig out of the Ditch

No one plans on getting stuck in the ditch. However, during a Midwestern winter, it seems almost inevitable. Before You Hit the Road. If the roads look slick, there are

Trucking Insurance Renewal: 3 Things to Expect

With the New Year just around the corner, it seems fitting to discuss renewal. Although, maybe not the type you’re thinking of. This post focuses on what you need to

How to Protect Your Truck from a Winter Freeze

High winds, icy roads and below zero temperatures—driving a truck during a Midwestern winter isn’t easy. There is enough to worry about on the road, so why start your day

10 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator

For the last year, our Becoming an Owner Operator series aimed to help those interested in becoming an owner operator navigate the ins and outs of the trucking industry. Here

Final Rule: Entry-Level Minimum Training Requirements

The FMCSA and DOT published the Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators final rule on December 8, 2016. The FMCSA believes this final rule enhances the safety

Final Rule: Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA and DOT published the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule on December 5, 2016. The final rule was mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in

Top 4 Trends Driving Vocational Truck Design in 2016

With 2016 dwindling down, let’s take a look at the four vocational truck design trends that took the market by storm this past year. #1 Automatics make their move Manufacturers

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