In the first part, we’ve enumerated various pros and cons of leasing and renting trucks to help you determine your choice. Several important variables need to be considered when deciding whether to lease or buy a truck for your company. This important choice should be influenced by the particular operational requirements, financial situation, and strategic […]
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The introduction of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has brought about a revolutionary change in the trucking sector, which is the foundation of international trade. The industry has been affected by this rule, which aims to improve safety and transparency. It affects the driver’s behavior, compliance, and the general environment of trucking operations. 7
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Truck drivers need to keep some family connections because they frequently spend days away from home and work long hours behind the wheel. Missing a family event, no matter how simple you think it is, is hard. And no song from your favorite radio station can match the comfort you get from your loved ones.
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Businesses in the dynamic and ever-changing logistics and transportation industry are frequently faced with important choices that could have a big influence on their long-term growth, operational effectiveness, and financial stability. That includes knowing whether to buy or lease a truck. Deciding which one to take may sound easy but in reality, it requires several
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Unexpected disasters cause chaos everywhere they go, wreaking havoc on people, resources, and other things. catastrophes include man-made tragedies like terrorist acts as well as natural disasters like storms and earthquakes. We frequently had to rely on the medical community and call on the police and firefighters as emergency response for these tragedies. However, truck
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When performance is hampered by physical or mental strain, fatigue sets in. Several causes, including insufficient sleep, extended work hours, demanding work or non-work activities, or a mix of these, can lead to driver tiredness. One-third of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were believed to be exhausted at the time of their crash, according to
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Individuals who operate commercial vehicles must pass a physical examination administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The purpose of a DOT physical is to verify the physical, mental, and emotional fitness of those operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), such as heavy trucks and buses. In this post, we’ll particularly talk about Blood Pressure, what
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A CDL is important for truck drivers and they must pass a DOT (Department Of Transportation) Physical to get that. One regular component of these physical examinations is checking for hypertension or high blood pressure. Although high blood pressure can make the application ineligible, it doesn’t have to if it is managed appropriately. As a
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Commercial freight haulers must understand all DOT driving hour requirements, including the 16- and 14-hour limits. Other than preventing severe fines and penalties, according to DOT driving hour limits, these are crucial for the safety of other drivers and yourself. If you want to know what these 14- and 16-hour rules are, this post will
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Medical disorders that can significantly affect a person’s ability to drive safely include high blood pressure, heart attacks, hearing impairment, seizures, eyesight loss, and others. Because of this, to prove they are well enough to drive, drivers must either pass the DOT medical examination or be exempt from it, and they must also possess an
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