The Best Headsets for Truckers and Why You Need One
If you’re cruising down the road in your rig holding your cell phone out on speaker phone trying to talk to your wife, you know how cumbersome this task is. You’re trying to pay attention to the road. Maybe the phone is balanced on your lap. Depending on where you’re driving, your signal is fading in and out. The road is bumpy and nosy, making it hard to hear. Or you’re in a city where people are constantly laying on the horn. It...
Be in The Know About CDL Drug Tests
You may have heard some talk about CDL drug tests on your journey to becoming a driver. Some of what you have heard may be true, but some of what you’ve heard may not. The Department of Transportation and FMCSA have strict drug policies that companies carry out for all of their employees. The biggest question that drivers have about drug tests is what happens if you fail? We’re going to answer this question and more so you can...
Truck Driver Tax Deductions | The Basics
,A popular quote by Benjamin Franklin is that the only two things in life that are certain are death and taxes. For as common as taxes are, a lot of people struggle to understand them. But did you know that a lot of things you purchase while on the road are tax-deductible? You might want to pump the brakes on your next tax break once you find out what you’re allowed to claim. It just may save you a lot of hassle! So when it...
What is the True Cost of ELD Mandate Penalties on Truckers?
We are about two years into the Electronic Logging Device mandate. Now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cracking down on any violations by handing out ELD mandate penalties. The mandate has cracked down on making sure that all drivers have an ELD in their rig. The device allows the driver, the carrier, and the government to better track their driving hours and performance. However, with the mandate surfaced many...
Making More Money with Truck Driver Per Diem
You may be a new driver who has never heard of per diem. Or, you might be a veteran driver who has never fully known what it means. This is totally normal! Truck driver per diem is a confusing and seldom explained concept. Especially with ever-changing laws, it’s hard to keep up with per diem regulations. However, it is important to know what per diem is in order to receive as much money as possible for your work as a trucker. We’ve...