Just catching up on this thread, so I apologize if this has already been mentioned. For your audit, one thing that most single operators forget...
Never heard of such a thing. STB usually deals with railroads. Getting your own authority is very, very easy to do all by yourself and only...
Never heard of keeping track of actual miles per road, but miles per state AND the roads travelled are very important. Had an IFTA audit last...
DieselBear, I have a question for you. What would cause an officer to arrest (take to jail) a driver and tow his truck for a log book violation?...
Check with your local unemployment office. We are a small carrier and I got tired of wasting money on newspaper ads looking for drivers, so I...
True enough, however, think of it from the hiring manager's perspective. Say I have 2 candidates who are all equally qualified based on their...
Verifying that you worked somewhere using W2 or such is not enough. DOT compliance regs require much more than that, like accident history and...
Tractor Supply also has a hose shop. And some ready-to-buy hydraulic lines. Used then in a pinch.
A reminder to make sure you carry next of kin contact information on your person.
Weight is definitely a consideration. We don't run flats anymore, but do run stepdecks and RGNs. Our steps are combos and our truck/trailers...
IL STERLING - A trucker who was found slumped over the wheel of his semi truck Saturday night at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center died of an...
We run flats, so I can help you a little. You need at least 14 4x30 straps, 8 chains (5/8"), binders, a couple of boxes of bungees, 50 ft rope....
I know that some companies are pretty loose on their operations, but you have to think of it in terms of potential liability.......for everyone,...
Don't be fooled by that last statement. Load boards should not be the end-all for verifying credit scores. I know for a fact that one load board...
And you will need to get set up with a drug/alcohol compliance program. Expect an audit from the state DOT within the first 6 months. Routine,...
In what way?
As long as the loads you book for your dad's friend are set up under the company he is currently leased to, you would be fine. You cannot book...
Break even is $1.38 per mile with fuel at $2.10 and running 10,500 miles with 12% deadhead.
Matty Moroun. Think Central Transport, Central Cartage, Economy Transport, Mason Dixon, PAM Transport, Universal Am-Can, Titan, Mohawk, and a...
I have a list I have been maintaing for over two years. Over 1000 entries of bad brokers, slow pay, no pay, slimy, skimming, out of business. It...
