It is well known that pursuing and achieving a successful career within the transport industry requires a great effort and sometimes also a sacrifice. However, stress, fatigue, and long periods away from home are worthwhile when we achieve our professional goals. Although it is necessary to be constant and committed, it is also necessary to…
Taking a road trip with your pet and your friends or family sounds like a really fun way to spend a weekend. However, we need to make sure we are careful, as the smallest distraction behind the wheel can end up in an unfortunate event. Therefore, there are many car safety tips we should keep in mind…
Truck driver distractions are a big risk not only for the transport industry but for all drivers in general. We know that a distracted driver can travel the distance of a football field in the time it takes to read a text message. This implies a seriously hazardous situation since a truck can cause great…
Besides being a state requirement, having car insurance can help you stay protected in case a driving accident happens. Being a safe, responsible driver is more than a suggestion, as accidents can happen at any time, to anyone. However, there aare several common habits, behaviors, or simply honest mistakes that can make you accidentally void…
Being a business owner comes a lot of aspects one must keep in mind all the time. For most, keeping our business protected and finding the best coverage is crucial. Just as you want to protect your business, protecting your vehicles is a must. Choosing commercial truck insurance that suits your needs might seem like…
Before deciding to take the wheel, it is important for drivers to understand the responsibilities that a car brings upon them. There are many different unfortunate scenarios that we might cause if we’re not careful enough. Crashing against another driver, against a light pole, or even worse, hitting a pedestrian are some examples. Some reports…
Beginning January 6, 2020, any trucker wishing to change jobs must register in the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA. This requirement of the Administration is part of the new rules and requirements that the organization has just established. In addition, the voluntary registration will…
In recent years we have seen an increasing interest in obtaining more environmentally friendly practices in all industries. Of course, the commercial transport industry is no exception. In the United States, 6.5% of greenhouse gas emissions are the product of freight transport. It is our responsibility to adopt practices that reduce our impact on the…
Last year, different media confirmed what only a few considered an absolute necessity. In the state of California, a pilot program is carried out to discover the advantages and opportunities of electronic license plates for automobiles. However, different reactions and opinions have questioned how useful these plates actually can be. Despite its high cost, electronic license plates…
During the last couple of years, technology has been changing the insurance industry in many ways. From fitness tracking devices to cyber insurance policies, these changes keep reshaping the way the industry works. More recently, data has been playing an important role, especially when we talk about telematics and car insurance policies. Even when it…