The COVID-19 Pandemic has had one somewhat positive outcome: it has shown how important America’s logistics networks are, and demonstrated why the country’s truck drivers are so important. With little warning, freight delivery channels were challenged by this...
SAGE is providing the following general guidance for applicants and students enrolled in CDL training. This is not considered a professional, medical or legal opinion. Students and applicants must follow applicable legal requirements and the advice of professionals...
Are you looking for a second career after retirement? If so, you should seriously consider going into trucking. Demand has never been higher, and carriers are competing for drivers. In some industries being older might inhibit your chances of getting hired in a job...
In hopes of minimizing and preventing accidents related to driver fatigue, the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations dictate when and for how long drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) can be behind the wheel. The HOS rules have been in effect for many...
In January, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse took effect. For those of you looking to get into the field of truck driving, we will attempt to summarize what it all means. For...
Whether you’re an over-the-road truck driver, or an owner-operator, it’s difficult to know what you can and can’t write off on your tax return. The IRS is constantly changing the fine print, which can make it even more challenging. Let’s assume you have been...
If you’re a truck driver who regularly drives in snowy, frozen conditions, your truck and trailer can be a serious hazard to others on the road. If snow and ice is allowed to build up over days, it can become out right lethal. In 1999, New Hampshire driver Jessica...
So, it’s 2020. The start of a new year, and a new decade. Feeling like it might be time for a change? Aside from the annual renewed commitment to the gym, losing a few pounds and reducing the stress in your life, maybe you’re debating a career change? If so, the...
Driving a truck can be tough, demanding work. But for long stretches of time, career truckers find themselves sitting in one position, eating junk from truck stops and gas stations, and guzzling coffee to stay alert. It’s easy to fall into bad habits when you’re...
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign freely with any franchise they choose, and are not under contract to any specific team. Free agents do not have any commitments that restrict their actions, making them “free” to shop around for...
With the 2019 holiday season nearly upon us, more and more vehicles will be clogging the nation’s roadways, making it even harder for the men and women navigating those big rigs. According to statistics, during the holidays, there are about 36% more vehicles on...
The turn signal or “blinker” on a truck is a critical tool. You might not think so, but just the simple use of your turn signal can significantly reduce the chances of an accident. Studies indicate that about half of all road users fail to use their turn signal when...
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