Trucking associations provide a wide variety of benefits to members and inform the public about the trucking industry. Many associations accept individual truck drivers and owners of trucking companies as members. The associations offer such benefits as discounts on truck parts, news...

A federal judge has sentenced a Philadelphia trucker to 18 months in prison for falsifying his logbook in connection to a sentence he was already serving for vehicular homicide. On May 7, U.S. District Court Judge James Knoll Gardner sentenced Valerijs Nikolaevich Belovs, 58, on 15 counts of...

If you’re ready to expand your trucking company’s reach, standard marketing and advertising ideas will work, but research all the options to get your company’s name out there. Targeted marketing often gets you the biggest bang for your buck, while a broader approach can help...

Car insurance is required for anyone who drives a vehicle. A new driver such as a teenager will typically be listed on his parents’ auto insurance policy. Auto insurance policies can vary from insurer to insurer, so it is important to compare prices to see which company offers the better...

Truck loading ramps may be composed of different materials depending on the projected use. While aluminum is the standard material of construction, newer plastic ramps are also making an entry. Most ramps have a serrated surface, which helps for better traction. Bike loading ramps especially...

As freight volumes drop, finding the right load is no longer just about locating those that pay the most. The most important factor to consider is finding a return load. This is the key to making a profit. Load boards are a valuable resource when it comes to finding loads and planning trips,...

A freight contractor serves two kinds of customers: the truckers who rely on the contractor to find jobs and the businesses who turn to contractors to find qualified truckers to successfully haul their loads. Some contractors charge a percentage to the truckers for their services, while others...

A pilot car driver is an important part of the team that transports an oversized load from place to place. This lead escort vehicle warns the surrounding or oncoming traffic that the truck’s load exceeds the normal width or weight. The oversized load carrier relies on the pilot car to...

Pickup trucks serve as an efficient way to transport goods. When you drive a short distance or with a load that perfectly fits in your truck bed, you typically don’t need to worry about securing anything. However, most items don’t fit perfectly into pickup trucks. You can secure...

As freight volumes drop, finding the right load is no longer just about locating those that pay the most. The most important factor to consider is finding a return load. This is the key to making a profit. Load boards are a valuable resource when it comes to finding loads and planning trips,...

Decide whom you want to work for. A common authority lets you work with the public with a moving company, for instance. To do interstate trucking for businesses, you’ll need contract authority. Determine what goods you want to transport. You need household goods authority to work as a...

Truck driving can be a very demanding profession. Drivers are required to pick up and drop off loads at designated times that sometimes do not allow for much rest. Since truck drivers are primarily paid by how many miles they drive, it is important for them to get their loads delivered as...

Trucking can be an exciting yet dangerous profession. Your key to long-term success in the trucking industry is to have an up to-date and effective trucking safety plan. This plan should be updated constantly and required for all of your truckers. How to reduce the likelihood of crashes and...

Check windshield washer fluid before setting out to be sure that the reservoir is filled. Do not fill the reservoir with water, as it will freeze. If you already have water in the reservoir, add at least 50% windshield washer fluid. Also, make sure that there is enough antifreeze in the...

Truck drivers are responsible for delivering a wide range of goods throughout the country. All drivers who operate vehicles that carry over 26,000 pounds or transport hazardous or over-sized loads must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the state in which they live. Licensed...

The car carrier industry is a booming business, with high growth due to Internet sales of vehicles. These transactions between sellers and buyers all around the United States mean a higher demand for vehicle transport than ever before. Car carrier companies are hiring truck drivers, dispatch...

If you have a motorcycle for recreational purposes in addition to your car or truck, you will probably be looking at ways to transport this secondary vehicle when not in use. Motorcycle trailers can come in the form of platforms to be loaded onto a truck bed or hitched trailers that can be...

Fully loaded cargo trailers can face a number of potential hazards on the open road. Yet loading a trailer does not have to be a nerve-wracking experience. Rather, it provides an opportunity to prevent injury and avoid damage, both to cargo as well as other motorists. The key is to follow...

For many people, nothing surpasses the feeling of bombing down the racetrack at breakneck speed, passing a rival while the wind sweeps through your hair, engine grease sticks under your fingernails and a whiff of unburnt fossil fuel lingers about your nostrils. The only thing remotely...

The freedom of self-employment can prove quite liberating. However, this freedom doesn’t extend to the various taxes you must pay on the self-employment income you earn as a truck driver. However, because you aren’t subject to tax withholding, you do have more control over your...