A new report from the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the number of large truck occupant fatalities increased by 8.9% between 2011 and 2012 up to 697. In 2011, the number of deaths was 20% higher than in 2010. Despite the increase in the past few years, deaths among occupants of […]
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Off-the-road (OTR) tires are a specific classification of tires that are used with tractors and other forms of heavy machinery. These tires are large and feature different treads than regular tires to allow the vehicle’s operator to use them where normal tires would fail. Because these tires and the vehicles they are used on are
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Truckers use online load boards to plan their trips according to the best profit potential. The boards allow load bearers to post their payloads on various sites for free with the required delivery dates and price then truckers scan the site for cargo, their delivery prices, deadlines and contact information. Truckers can also fill in
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Truck driving is becoming a more and more popular career for people seeking job security. The truck driving industry is always looking for truck drivers, the pay is good, and there is security in this career. Becoming a truck driver is also a great career for people who do not want to sit behind a
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Several factors contribute to the car insurance rates you pay. Insurance companies generally consider your age, gender, driving history, occupation, the make and model of the vehicle you drive and where you live when determining the cost of the premium it will charge you. Drivers under the age of 25 typically pay higher insurance rates.
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Many truck lovers aspire to become the owner-operator of a truck. Being an owner-operator of a vehicle, such as an 18-wheeler diesel truck, allows you to make the decisions and be your own boss. Most owner-operators are responsible for buying gasoline, finding work, maintaining their trucks and paying expenses. Learn to drive an 18-wheeler diesel
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Businesses that operate across multiple different locations are familiar with the need for a logistical infrastructure: ensuring different facilities have the different products they need, when they need them. While some companies organize their own logistical needs, others outsource these tasks to third party logistics (3PL) companies. Such a decision is not without its disadvantages.
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Being fired from your current job is disappointing and often a blow to your ego and sense of self-worth. Getting a job after being fired can be especially difficult since most employers ask why you are no longer with the last company you worked for. While it may seem impossible to obtain work after being
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A bobtail truck refers to a semi truck without a trailer attached. This is a general term for a truck that is used to transport cargo. Cargo A bobtail truck may carry bulk liquid, pressurized gas, vehicles, valuables, cash, concrete, livestock, logs and many other things that need a powerful engine to haul. Truck drivers
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Every state except New Hampshire requires drivers to carry automobile insurance, but this does not mean every driver does. According to the Insurance Information Institute, all states have a percentage of uninsured motorists among their drivers, from New Mexico’s high of 29 percent to Massachusetts’ low of 1 percent. To put teeth into the law,
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