A common misconception among Colorado truck drivers is that they need a restart to gain more hours. In fact, a recap is all you need. The idea of a recap began in the 1920s to maintain compliance of the 70 hours in 8 days or 60 hours in 7 days rules. It was initiated when […]
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At their annual banquet, The Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA) awarded Domenico Transportation with the 2011 President’s Trophy in recognition of the Best Overall Safety Program in Colorado. We were honored to be among two other highly respected carriers considered for the award: Wal-Mart Transportation and JBS Carriers. Domenico was also awarded 1st place for
The latest trucking industry news relates to the 2012 American Trucking Association (ATA) Conference and Exhibition held in Las Vegas from October 7-10. In addition to the numerous truck-related exhibits, seminars and discussion panels led by a range of industry experts and various government agency officials were held. Thousands attended the four-day event and we
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Colorado mountain drivers are a unique breed of trucker, requiring special skills to successfully handle driving on steep, mountainous terrain often covered in snow and ice. If you’re a truck driver normally traveling the flatlands, you carry chains on your rig as required by law, but you may have never actually used them. Many drivers
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Many drivers trucking in Colorado use double tires instead of a single, wide-based tire for their hauls. While a dual set-up is often the go-to in trucking, there are several benefits in switching to a single tire solution. Fuel Efficiency The first benefit is an increase of fuel efficiency. Rolling resistance from your tires takes
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There are a few misconceptions that mountain drivers in Colorado have when comparing horsepower to torque during the process of buying a truck. While both numbers are important for truck drivers everywhere, a higher torque ratio is ideal for hauling cargo up the steep mountainous terrain of Colorado. Benefits of Torque: Torque has advantages for
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One of the most overlooked aspects of fuel economy in the trucking industry is the type of transmission used in trucks. Contrary to popular belief, manually shifted transmissions are not the most efficient for fuel economy. There are new technologies that can drastically improve fuel efficiency. And, while an auto transmission costs more up front,
