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Dec

Ways To Get Into The Holiday Spirit… In Your Truck!

Posted by Truck Insurance Specialist at 11:44 am

Traveling through the holidays can be a total bummer! However, being in your truck has its advantage…just think, you’ve got your own private karaoke stage, where you can sing “Santa, Baby” and “Jingle Bell Rock” as loud and obnoxiously as you want! The best part is no one can boo you!

Not to mention, you get to see a million light shows along the way to your destination! Who wouldn’t love being able to see all the beautifully lit houses, nativity scenes, and outdoor Christmas trees! Better yet, nearly every restaurant has holiday food and drink specials complete with festive names. (more…)

Oct

New to Truck Driving? Here are some tid bits that you must know.

Posted by admin at 4:28 pm

These tips coming from the US Department of Transportation.
Reference: Part 387 Minimum levels of financial responsibility for motor carriers
Overview: The training module is designed to educate the executive staff of motor carrier companies on the FMCSA regulation on the minimum levels of necessary financial responsibility
Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to create incentives for motor carriers to maintain and operate their vehicles in a safe manner and to maintain an appropriate level of financial responsibility.
Applicability:

Motor carriers operating motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials, hazardous substances or hazardous wastes. For-hire motor carriers operating motor vehicles transporting property in interstate or foreign commerce. For-Hire motor carriers transporting passengers in interstate or foreign commerce. Private motor carriers domiciled in Mexico transporting property in interstate or foreign commerce. (more…)