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Winter Safety Tips for Truckers: How to Avoid Accidents in the Cold Season

Safety tips for truckers in winter

Maneuvering a giant 18-wheeler or any other heavy-duty truck is hard enough on its own. Bring in a slick road, ever-changing weather conditions, and impaired road visibility due to fog or snowfall, and driving a truck during winters becomes the most difficult task on earth.

Staying safe on the road during the cold season is not an easy task. Icy roads can give a tough time to even the most experienced drivers in managing their vehicles. However, following a few precautionary measures is all it takes to reduce the risk of accidents and protect against harm. So, if you are a truck driver who is going to be out on the road in a cold season, here are some useful tips to drive safely in the winter.

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The Best Smartphone Apps for Truck Drivers

Useful apps for truck drivers

Driving for hour after hour without any company can indeed be very daunting and depressing. But who says trucking has to be difficult or boring? If you have a smartphone, you can have all the entertainment you need on the go. All you need to do is download some useful and engaging apps. And if you are wondering which ones are the best, here are some of the best smartphone apps for truck drivers.

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This Girl Drives A Tractor Trailer

This Girl Drives A Trailer Truck

This 12-year-old is the queen of truckers!

Posted by Cultura Colectiva + on Thursday, December 21, 2017

This Girl Drives A Tractor Trailer

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America has a massive truck driver shortage. Here’s why few want an $80,000 job.

flatbed shipping

America has a massive shortage of truck drivers. Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, increased driver pay 15 percent this year to try to attract more drivers. Many of her drivers now earn $80,000, she says, yet she still can’t find enough people for the job.

About 51,000 more drivers are needed to meet the demand from companies such as Amazon and Walmart that are shipping more goods across the country, according to the American Trucking Associations. The driver shortage is already leading to delayed deliveries and higher prices for goods that Americans buy. The ATA predicts that it’s likely to get worse in the coming years.

Heather Long, Washington Post
Published: May 29, 2018Updated: May 30, 2018 at 08:53 AM

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The Trucking Industry’s Driver Shortage and its Implications

The Trucking Industry’s Driver Shortage and its Implications

By David Bansleben

The trucking industry has been dealing with driver shortage for several years now. In recent times the driver shortage in the ​flatbed shipping​ industry has been pushed to the forefront as the trucking industry attempts to manage this issue. Bob Costello, the chief economist at the American Trucking Association stated that the country was experiencing a shortage of drivers by a number estimated to be 51,000 in 2017. The 2016 numbers indicated the shortage to be around 36,000, indicating a drastic increase that is only expected to continue Costello predicts. The reason this issue is so prevalent in the transportation industry is because a shortage of active drivers means there will be less trucks on the road to transport freight. The shortage of available trucks to transport freight combined with the increased demand for trucks by businesses has combined to create a perfect storm in ​flatbed hauling​. Continue reading “The Trucking Industry’s Driver Shortage and its Implications”

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Is Flatbed Hauling Quotes for Flatbed Carriers?

Is Flatbed Shipping for Flatbed Carriers?
Logistics – flatbed shipping delivery.

Is Flatbed Hauling Quotes for Flatbed Carriers?

Going forward with all the HOS rule changes carriers will look for strong relationships with shippers and brokers that have a reliable network. The flatbed shipping customer and the flatbed transportation carrier must have a strong dependable relationship.

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Electronic Login Devices: Oh no, paperless!

electronic login device
Oh no paperless!

Electronic Login Devices: Oh no, paperless! IFTA, RODS What!!

RODS [Record Of Daily Status], IFTA report [International Fuel Tax Agreement] acronyms that you need to be up to speed with and in compliance with this year. There are some inexpensive solutions that can be used in conjunction with your Android devices. You also can purchase and dedicate a device to your truck if you wish.

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