The trucking industry has affected the political and economic history of the United States in the 20th century. Before the invention of automobiles, most freight was moved by train or horse-drawn vehicle. Trucks were first used extensively by the military during World War I. With the increase in construction of paved roads, trucking began to [...]
For many years, insurance companies that write personal automobile coverage used very conventional ways to develop the premiums they charged their customers. For decades the final cost of coverage was based on criteria such as: driver age the geographic area (territory) of operation miles driven vehicle use (pleasure, business, farming) marital [...]
Q: I am planning on operating nationwide (48 states). What permits will I need? A: FMCSA MC Authority with a DOT number. Truck registration requires IRP, Single State Registration (SSRS) and IFTA. Depending upon which states you operate in, there may be individual state permits needed also. Q: I am just starting my business - [...]
Part two of our winter driving safety tips, in part one we discussed safe driving if you have no other choice than to drive in bad weather. Now we want to talk about what you should have on hand if you do get stuck and what the best plan of action would be. Your [...]
The best tip for winter driving: Sometimes it's best to stay home, or at least remain where you are until snow plows and sanding crews have done their work. If you crash on a snowy or icy road, you'll certainly be late — or worse. But since you can't always call in to work claiming [...]
