What to Expect at a Weigh Station

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Knowing what to expect at a weigh station can help make the process smooth for both you and your fellow truck drivers.

Weigh stations, or coops, are a common part of life as a trucker–but do you know everything that happens when you stop? Knowing what to expect can help you to be prepared each time and get back on the road.   What to Expect at a Weigh Station: The Scale This one may seem obvious… Read more »

Are Retreads Safe? and Other FAQs

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Are Retreads Safe

Retreads are tires that have had their worn tread replaced with a new one to prolong a tire’s life, and to some, they are a cheaper, more environmentally-friendly way to drive. But is that true? Retreads have sometimes carried a negative connotation for being inferior to new tires in terms of performance and safety. Many… Read more »

Catching Scammers: 3 Times Truckers Stopped Fraud

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Ever since the pandemic, truckers have been the targets of an onslaught of schemes. From double-brokering to skimming and shimming, thieves have become increasingly creative in their efforts to rob drivers of their profits. Fortunately, truckers are observant people, foiling scams with their ability to pick up on fishy details and suspicious characters. We’ve compiled… Read more »

What Makes a Good Trucker? Ethics in Trucking

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To help you be prepared to make difficult decisions on your freight journey, here are a few ethics in trucking essentials.

Consider this situation: You are just minutes away from making your load on time. It’s late in the evening and raining, making it considerably hard to see. To your dismay, you notice that the exit for your stop is coming up in a few moments. You could make the exit by merging immediately, but it… Read more »

Veterans in Trucking: Advice from the Pros

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Veterans of the trucking industry have braved storms, setbacks, industry downturns, and more. Here are a few pieces of advice they have.

We respect truckers for a lot of reasons, but there’s one trait of drivers that is especially admirable: Truckers are in it for the long haul. In a trucker’s marriage to the road, you rarely hear about divorce. Drivers usually stay driven in their careers as truckers until they retire. This makes for real road… Read more »

Fuel Cards for Truckers… Are They Worth It?

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Who doesn’t love saving money on gas? Fuel prices are always something to watch and now is the perfect time to reevaluate your strategy to save money. The addition of a fuel card is a route many truckers take, but you may be asking the question: Are fuel cards worth it? There are other questions… Read more »

Factoring in a Changing Economy

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Factoring is an excellent resource if you need cash flow sooner. A change in the economy can impact how factoring works for you.

Factoring is an excellent resource if you need cash flow sooner than it naturally arrives. That quick income can be vital to keeping your business moving and growing but do you know how the process works? A change in the economy can impact how factoring works for you. Understanding the process can help you select… Read more »