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Things to Consider When Applying for Truck Driver Jobs: What To Know About the Truck Driving Career Path

Truckers are an absolute necessity, transporting everything consumers use on a daily basis. As such, the industry has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, with truck driver jobs always available to the right candidate. Truck driving can be an ideal career path for the right person. According to the U.S. Bureau of

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Improvements in Safety Measurement System, Parents Against Tired Truckers

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT FMCSA) has recently incorporated changes to their Safety Measurement System (SMS) in an effort to further improve their ability to accurately measure motor carrier’s on-road safety history, performance and compliance. After a March 27, 2012 announcement of proposed changes to the SMS, initially implemented in

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Natural Gas Engines for Trucks

Considering the prospects of reduced fuel costs, increased fuel economy and overall lower operating costs, the conversion of America’s millions of big rigs from diesel to natural gas would seem obvious. According to industry experts convening at this year’s American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Natural Gas in Trucking Summit, the time to turn this vision into

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Paccar Engines Are an Asset to the Trucking Industry

Exciting trucking industry news recently released by DAF Trucks NV appears destined to have a decidedly positive impact on the industry worldwide.  This is an example of government regulation actually helping rather than hurting trucking companies, owners and operators in their quest to become more efficient and profitable in their operations. DAF, headquartered in Eindhoven,

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3 Ways Electronic Onboard Recorders Keep Truck Companies in Compliance

Many Colorado truck drivers, owner operators and trucking companies are hesitant to implement electronic on board recording systems (EOBR). But, this is the way that our industry is headed and the technology should be embraced. Electronic onboard recorders aren’t mandatory yet, but the FMCSA is moving toward making them a requirement as more rules and

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