Bad Trucking Laws: NJ Mandates Snow-Free Tractor-Trailers
Starting in October 2010, all vehicles on New Jersey roads will be required to make “reasonable” efforts to clean off ice and snow from their cars and trucks. …
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Truckers’ Tax Tips & Truck Driver Tax Deduction Help
There are are number of fees and expenses related to trucking that are tax deductible, and a well-organized trucker takes all tax deductions available. Drivers, when you’re doing…
205 commentsDiesel Price Jumps 10.5¢, National Average at $2.705
Diesel had a big increase in price this week, going up 10.5¢ to reach $2.705/gallon, according to Monday’s weekly update from the Energy Information Administration. The rise in…
No commentsFMCSA Driver Pre-Screening Starts in December
Earlier this month, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that carriers will be given access to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database used by roadside inspectors and…
5 commentsDriver Turnover Rates At Record Lows
Difficulty getting hired and low pay are a common complaint amongst drivers today, and the reason isn’t surprising. With the driver turnover rate at 52% for large truckload…
2 commentsAugust Heavy Duty Truck Orders Up 15% over July, Still Down YOY
ACT Research reports that Class 8 vehicle orders increased 15% in August, a positive signal for the trucking industry, but no guarantee of sustained demand. Heavy duty commercial…
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