Fuel Tax Hike For Highway Funding Getting Attention
A plan to keep federal highway funding solvent through December no longer includes a hike in the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax hike, but has been amended to increase the fuel tax.
The Senate Finance Committee...
2013 New Hours of Service Regulations and State Self Certify
Evening all. Lets first dive right into the new-ish HoS regulations. The first change that we've seen is to the 34 hour restart rule. As of July 1st 2013 we can only do 1...
Omnibus Bill Still Left Out Important Rulemaking; Here’s What You Missed
FMCSA's Grip On The Trucking Industry Still Remains
The suspended 2013 34 hour restart rule was a big victory for the trucking industry, which Congress passed in the Omnibus Bill a few weeks ago. While...
Truck Driver Hours of Service-Loss Of Productivity And Money
The new hours of service rules were put into effect on July 1st 2013. The new rules made major changes to the 34 hour restart rule and also implemented a 30 minute off duty...
Wait Time = Frustration for a Truck Driver
Truck Driver Wait Time
One of the biggest problems plaguing the truck driving industry today is wait time. Wait time at the shipper, wait time at the receiver, wait time at the company terminal and...
So You Want To Be A Truck Driver: Class A CDL
The idea of driving a great big shiny truck and trailer down the highway is an appealing one to many young men and women. After all, being a professional truck driver is a great...
Truck Driving School – What You Can Expect
Becoming A Truck Driver
So now that you have decided to become a truck driver. The next step for you is to check into some truck driving schools. And the first thing you will probably...
Highway Trust Fund At The Forefront Again – Gas Taxes To Raise?
Should We Expect Something Different?
The highway trust fund is making its round again as we all look for another way to fund the nation's highways. Highway funding is set to run out on May...
Trucking Industry Fighting To Quiet Rest Rules
The trucking industry has been hit hard by the media this week after a Walmart truck driver hit Tracy Morgan's limo bus. The truck driver had not slept in over 24 hours and now...
Slick Rigs: Keeping Your Truck on the Road in Winter Weather
Trucking’s a tough gig. Winter weather don’t make it easier. Even at a low speed, in a light vehicle, winter driving is no picnic, and all drivers need to careful during the cold months....