The United States Department of Transportation oversees the transportation of hazardous materials under the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975. According to the HMTA, a hazardous material is defined as “any substance or material that can burn, explode, react violently or cause injury or harm to people, property or the environment during […]
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The ability to drive a truck is only a part of a successful trucker’s knowledge and skill set. Having an accurate knowledge regarding the laws that help regulate the trucking industry also benefit those working within it. These laws encompass safety, security and taxes, with oversight coming from organizations such as the U.S. Department of
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More than a month after a Dodge Charger slammed into and killed an Amarillo truck driver standing by his rig on Lakeside Drive, deputies booked a 28-year-old man into the Potter County Detention Center on a state jail felony in the incident, records show. Willie Edward Adams was arrested and booked into the facility Friday
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Tracking United Parcel Service deliveries to your home is relatively easy and does not require much time. UPS, according to its website, prides itself in being the “world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services.” The UPS website is a one-stop site where packages may easily be
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Travel during the Civil War was very slow. Railroads weren’t regulated, so frequent transfers were needed in some areas. Generally, trains and ships provided the fastest transportation but, in some locations, traveling via these methods was impossible if the enemy had control of the ports, depots or railroads. Even traveling by horse was dangerous in
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Long-haul drivers transport goods in semi-trailers across the country. Drivers can work in a freight fleet for a hauling company, as a self-employed transport hauler or as part of the company that needs the goods delivered to customers. To be able to haul freight, drivers must file an application for an operating authority license. A
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Careful thought and planning which route to take when traveling across state lines can save a lot of time and stress. Many tools exist online to help find directions to any place in the United States, but it does not always show you the best way. With a little extra research, you can find the
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No matter what your looking to obtain – a better relationship, a promotion at work, or to gain income and become more successful, there are certain ‘laws of attraction’ that you can follow to actually attract success in your life! Yes, you can actually attract it! Before we go any further, please realize there is
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Michigan sets guidelines that determine a driver’s eligibility for car insurance. Individual insurance companies also establish underwriting rules that can cause certain drivers and vehicles to be denied auto insurance. Generally, older trucks are covered under a Michigan car insurance policy if they qualify. Eligibility An old truck won’t be covered in Michigan if does
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Many people who do delivery jobs get paid for their work based not on how much time it takes them, but on how many miles they travel. This helps to provide a wage that is related to the amount of useful work the deliverer does, as well as the amount of wear and tear on
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