Thinking of becoming an independent driver? Don’t forget operating authority
Operating Authority is really a simple concept. As defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), it is a carrier’s right to operate a
Operating Authority is really a simple concept. As defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), it is a carrier’s right to operate a
PATTERSON, Calif. — It’s not too often you’ll hear even a novice compare a golf cart to an 18-wheeler. But for a portion of
When we hear talk about core exercises most of us think of carving out six-pack abs. Although core exercises can certainly improve the look of
It’s no secret that truck drivers struggle with their health, particularly their weight. And when it comes to living over the road, maintaining a typically
The only things more fascinating than the technology coming into the trucking arena these days are the opinions about such technology within the transportation industry.
Truck drivers spend countless hours behind the wheels of their rigs each year, traveling millions of miles across the nation. During their journeys, they encounter
EVANSTON, Ill. — 160 Driving Academy has launched a new location in the Midwest. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 31 to celebrate
The decision to buy a truck is a big one. It can be far more significant than simply deciding to own the truck you’ll be
Imagine the development of a test that could determine whether you drank a beer at that barbecue last weekend. Now imagine that you reported to
When many people think of a “job interview,” they think of a candidate wearing a suit, printing up a handful of resumes and visiting some
Some professional drivers are content with racking up awards for miles and years spent safely behind the wheel in their chosen segment of the
Trucking companies differ in the way they present themselves to potential drivers. Some provide lots of information in every ad while others tell a bare
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A new survey conducted by the Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics (PDA) peels back the curtain on truck driving jobs
DENTON, Texas — The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) recently recognized its 1,000th graduate during a graduation ceremony at its Lisle, Illinois, campus. The PTI program,
HARTFORD, Conn. — The effort to overcome the nation’s truck driver shortage has gained new support from an unlikely source — a partnership between Connecticut’s
BOISE, Idaho — Total spot market rates in the Truckstop system were essentially unchanged during the week ended June 2 (week 22), according to the latest
ORAN, Mo. — Finloc 2000 Inc. announced June 1 that Anthony Petitte has been chosen to head the company’s FinPark division as COO, where he
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
If you’ve bought a truck and obtained your authority, you are truly a trucking entrepreneur. Who knows — you may have planted the seed for
Husband and wife team drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood came to the truckling life by very different routes. Ryan, a legacy driver whose love