Hiring Process For Truck Drivers: What Do You Need To Know?
Truck drivers are in demand and play a critical role in the U.S. economy. Just like others involved in the transportation industry, truck drivers must complete a process before they can secure employment. If you are interested in becoming a truck driver, here are the steps to meet the FMCSA’s requirements. FMCSA Requirements for Truck Drivers The transportation industry has stringent requirements for all parties involved in...
Get Ready for the Road: An Overview of 2023’s New Truck Driving Laws
In 2023, truck driving laws will change significantly in order to ensure each truck driver has the necessary training, safety equipment, and regulations when on the road. These changes will affect truck drivers of all experience levels across the country. They need to be aware of what is coming so they can prepare accordingly. In this article, we’ll discuss these upcoming truck-driving regulations and laws in detail, including vehicle...
Tokes for Truckers | Can Truckers Smoke Weed?
As more states continue to legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana, there are growing questions on the impact this will have on the trucking industry. Weed has already been decriminalized in 37 states, with an increasing number of states hopping on the trend. So, what’s the future going to look like – can truckers smoke weed without facing legal consequences? Although the substance is flourishing in popularity, and being...
How Does Team Driving Work?
Are you lonely? Join the club! Or how about joining a team, specifically a truck driving team? How does team driving even work? It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced driver looking for a change of pace or a complete rookie fresh out of driving school, team driving is an option for you… unless you rather stay alone. As a team, you and your trucking partner are given first priority over loads. Finally! Someone realizes that you’re...
Trucking Lessons From COVID-19 | What We Know
We’re just over four months into the COVID-19 pandemic. That means we’ve already spent one-third of 2020 dealing with this deadly virus. Some industries ground to a halt, sports leagues across the world found themselves stuck at home like the majority of us. Other sectors, like healthcare, went digital. Patients found themselves in a virtual waiting room and spoke with health professionals via video chat. One industry, however, found...
There is No New Law on DOT Physical Sleep Apnea… Yet
Does the new law on DOT physical sleep apnea for truck drivers have you confused? Join the club! Drivers don’t know if they have to get sleep apnea testing, and, if diagnosed, whether they can still drive. There’s a lot of maybes and what-ifs involved in answering these questions, but let’s try to get some facts clear. Got your CDL? Apply today for trucking jobs across the U.S. For starters, there is no new law on DOT physical...