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All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More - TruckingInfo.com
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.
Great American Trucks: Freightliner Cabovers - TruckingInfo.com
WEBJan 11, 2024 · More than any other North American OEM, Freightliner created the modern, iconic template for Class 8, long-haul cabover trucks. It was a look and basic design that would dominate trucking from the ...
Walmart: $8,000 Driver Sign-On Bonus - TruckingInfo.com
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · Walmart is offering a hefty bonus for drivers who sign on to its private fleet in certain locations in Nevada, Washington, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Drug and Alcohol …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Even going on four years after the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rolled out to track commercial driver violations, there are still questions about the Clearinghouse.
70 Answers to Top ELD Questions - Drivers - Trucking Info
WEBNov 22, 2017 · Learn the basics and the latest updates of the ELD mandate, and get answers to 70 common questions from fleets and drivers in this informative article.
What Happens When FMCSA Comes to Audit Your Driver Logs?
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Even though electronic logging devices have been mandatory for most fleets since last December, some companies find they may run into some trouble during an FMCSA compliance investigation.
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
WEBAug 31, 2020 · Trailer upper coupler or bolster plate and kingpin inspection and maintenance is just as important as the inspection and maintenance of the fifth wheel.
New Rules on Independent Contractors Could Affect Trucking's …
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Is that driver an employee or an owner-operator? Complex new rules from the U.S. Department of Labor set out a multi-factor approach to determining when a worker is an independent contractor.
Cargo Securement: What You Need to Know - TruckingInfo.com
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · Cargo Securement: What You Need to Know. Belly strapping: The lower stack of this load was secured before the top stack was placed aboard and tied down. There are more than enough straps to ...