John Palazzolo has dreamed for years of moving to Florida and working as an over-the-road truck driver. Palazzolo, an OOIDA member from Huntington Station, NY, has worked as a Long Island school bus driver for nearly seven years. Since last fall, Palazzolo has posted his resume on several job websites hoping to land a job […]
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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 publications and legal services. Many associations’ websites provide frequent news updates on the
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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 making false statements in connection with a
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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 you reach previously unrealized clientele. And there’s no reason you
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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 value for the price. Comparing
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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 are extra wide to help you walk the bike into
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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, but you
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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 work on retainers for large corporations that use
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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 help provide safe lane changes
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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 your goods using ropes, bungee cords or
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