- DOT Says Truckers Don't Need to Do Daily Paperwork as of Mid December 2014
2015-02-05
Tired of filling out paperwork when you have no changes to report on your DVIR (Daily Vehicle Inspection Report)? Well, apparently the U.S. D.O.T. is also tired of reading them – so as of December 2014, if you have no mechanical or safety issues to report, fuh-get about it.
- Welcome River Roads Sales & Leasing
2013-04-14
The inventory at River Roads Sales & Leasing includes a great selection of used and new semi trailers as well as storage containers, intermodal container chassis and office trailers. Every trailer on their lot is available for sale or lease immediately.
- Deadly Game of Chicken Targets Trucks
2013-03-23
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning truckers, especially those traveling in the Las Vegas area, to be on the lookout for criminals targeting trucks in a deliberate attempt to cause an accident for the purpose of collecting a hefty insurance payout.
- Welcome SelecTrucks of Birmingham
2012-11-26
The sales staff at SelecTrucks of Birmingham is ready to help you find the trucks you need to take your business to the next level. The tractors are listed for sale individually, but you can also buy them in a package so that every truck in your fleet matches. Every truck in the fleet has been handpicked.
- The Nature of Day Cab Trucks
2012-11-19
Sources that deal in day cab trucks are usually specialized in this category, but it is important to choose a reliable and reputed dealer to buy this truck.
- Truck Sleepers: An Excellent Innovation for Truck Drivers
2012-11-14
When a "sleeper" compartment is attached to a truck's cabin to help create extra space for the driver to rest or sleep, it is called a Truck Sleeper. The Office of Motor Carriers and the NHTSA have set new limits for truck drivers for the maximum number of hours they can work at a stretch. According to these limits, a driver is allowed to work for up to 11 hours, following 10 consecutive hours off duty.
- TNT Sales For All Your Semi Trailer Needs
2012-07-28
TNT Sales has recently joined Trucker-to-Trucker's exclusive team of online advertisers. They offer customers a huge selection of high-quality trailers at reasonable prices. Their staff makes an effort to communicate with customers as much as possible so that the sales process runs smoothly.
- Problems With New Trucks Enhance The Value of Used Ones
2012-07-09
This statement reflects the opinion of many people who are involved with tnew-used-truckshe trucking industry. Although there are increasing requirements to make trucks more environmentally friendly these are not all working in the new truck engine manufacturing.
- Peterbilt Delivers Best of Show In Rotella SuperRigs Competition
2012-07-08
The May 2012 Sheel Rotella SuperRigs competition held in Joplin, MO demonstrated once again why Peterbilt is such a beloved truck. Driver John O'Keefe won the competition, hands down, in his 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Legacy. He calls the truck "Low Life" but, actually, it was the highlight of the day.
- Proposed Legislation To Add New Demands To Big Rig Upgrades
2012-06-05
As if the new fuel efficiency and lower emission requirements due this year weren't enough, now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a safety standard that requires all commercial trucks and buses be upgraded with electronic stability control (ESC).
- Looking at Lawsuits Regarding Mexican Trucks on U.S. Highways
2012-05-31
On July 7, 2011, a North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, with little public notice, to allow Mexican trucking companies to haul products on U.S. soil. This agreement is for a period of three years and is related to a proposal presented in 2009.
- New Trailer Skirt Improves Appearance of Big Rigs
2012-05-28
One of the newest strategies to comply with new legislative mandates requiring better fuel mileage on big rigs is to add trailer skirts. One example is the new Air Slipper Side Skirts that are not only aerodynamically designed, but sleek and very affordable as well.
- Understanding the Trucking Industry
2012-05-23
Sometimes people who first enter, or considering entering the trucking profession do not understand the many positions involved in the industry. Below is a breakdown that perhaps will help clarify some of the positions and terminology that is involved.
- Big G Express Inc – A Unique Trucking Company Owned by the Drivers
2012-05-23
It was in January of 2009 that they changed to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which allows the partnership and its employees to equally share in the operation and ownership.
- Roehl Transport And You
2012-05-02
In the trucking industry, many different companies use individual truckers and owner-operators, in their hauling programs. It is always advantageous to check out these companies and see how long they have been in business as well as what they have to offer, when you are looking for employment.
- Organizations That Help Owner Operators
2012-04-23
Many truckers new to the business are unaware of organizations that represent their interests. Some charge a fee for services or membership while others simply work in the interest of their members. One of the best known of these is the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Inc, also known as OOIDA.
- Making More Money Using Super Single Tires on Trucks and Trailers
2012-04-20
For years, truckers have used the conventional dual tires on their wheels. A huge change has been introduced by Michelin North America with their X One XDA Super wide Energy truck tires. There are a number of things that make this an exciting addition to the trucking industry.
- LNG Trucks: What is the likely future of LNG and trucks?
2012-02-24
Liquefied Natural Gas as an alternative fuel is all over the news right now, and several major trucking companies are testing trucks and considering the switch to LNG. Truck drivers and Trucking company owners seem to be divided on the issue.
- Welcome Mid- State Truck Service
2011-09-03
Ladies and gentlemen, readers of the Trucker to Trucker Blog, it is that time again to welcome a new dealer to our continuously growing network! Mid-State Truck Service, Inc. began in 1965 to help bring Wisconsin semi trucks and associated services of the highest caliber.
- Live Life Over the Road and Buy Your Own Rig
2011-05-04
Today, we're putting the spotlight on buying and financing your own rig Maybe you sit and look at trucks for sale, dreaming of a new career. Finding a rig of your own and purchasing it is not as hard as you think. Unless you have a lot of cash on hand (and who does in this economy?) you will probably have to look into financing a commercial truck. Where to start? Who should you talk to? What things should you consider? What if you have bad credit? All these questions and more probably race through your mind as you think about the big picture.
- Schneider Increases Mileage Rates
2011-03-28
Today, we look at Schneider's decision to increase owner-operator van rates: Schneider National is a name known to all truckers and operators and has been in business for over three-quarters of a century. Schneider offers a wide range of driving opportunities for both employed drivers and owner-operators and also provides an excellent series of driver programs from basic CDL training through to specialized driver instruction, such as HazMat certification and tanker-driver training programs.
- State Trucking Associations
2011-03-23
State Trucking Associations serve a vital role in protecting the interests of the trucking industry, drivers, and employers alike. Similarly minded people come together to represent their interests from a knowledgeable stand point to the various environmental and governmental regulatory committees that enact and pass legislation.
- Truck for Sale Spotlight: TEC Equipment, Inc.
2011-01-17
California truck dealer, TEC Equipment Inc is the major supplier of new and used trucks on the West Coast. First started back in 1976 at the height of the oil crisis, TEC has enjoyed strong growth until it now justly claims the top spot amongst dealers on the I-5 corridor. Based in Portland OR, TEC also has locations in Portland, Eugene, Wilsonville and Medford, all in Oregon and also in Reno-Sparks in Nevada. California dealerships include locations at Oakland, La Mirada and Fontana.
- Truck Cost Per Mile
2008-09-25
Truck cost per mile is easily figured using Scott Elgin's book Cost Per Mile
- Owner Operators Are Struggling
2008-05-14
Owner operators are business people with many struggling to keep trucks on the road.