10 Healthy Truck Stop Snacks To Try in 2017
December 29, 2016 Comments Off on 10 Healthy Truck Stop Snacks To Try in 2017
Each year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves and their health. Eating a better diet is one that is commonly made…and commonly broken?– usually within a few weeks. Everyone starts with the best of intentions. But changing unhealthy habits means making long-term lifestyle changes.?It is challenging, particularly for truck drivers, when Read More
Ring in the New Year Safely with these Driving and Parking Tips
December 28, 2016 Comments Off on Ring in the New Year Safely with these Driving and Parking Tips
The ringing in of a new year is a time for celebration. It represents a clean slate in many cases. People make resolutions and vow to make changes for the better starting on January 1st. Not surprisingly, December 31st is typically a “last hurrah” of sorts, as?the general public?prepares to say goodbye to past behaviors. Read More
7 Steps to Improving Shipping and Receiving Locations
December 27, 2016 4
HOS (hours of service) regulations limit drivers to 14 hours of on-duty time each day.?Most drivers?try to spend as?much of that?time?as possible on the road with a loaded trailer. However, a driver’s service hours are included in time spent?at a shipper’s or receiver’s facility processing paperwork or waiting to be loaded or?unloaded. Especially in light Read More
The Hidden Meaning Behind CSA’s “Driver Fitness”
December 26, 2016 Comments Off on The Hidden Meaning Behind CSA’s “Driver Fitness”
The misleading name of the Driver Fitness BASIC in the CSA safety initiative makes it the most misunderstood of the seven BASICs. Drivers may believe their physical fitness and wellness are the only topics being considered. Rather, the focus of this BASIC is ensuring drivers have the right paperwork to back up their training, experience Read More
Holidays on the Road: Staying Connected as a Truck Driver
December 22, 2016 Comments Off on Holidays on the Road: Staying Connected as a Truck Driver
The holidays are busy enough as it is, but add in collaborating with the schedule of a truck driver and you face?quite a task.?The majority of?employees?in the United States spend 8?– 10 hours at their job each day, but truckers?spend upwards of 14 hours a day on duty.?This makes staying in touch and organizing schedules Read More
Dimensional Pricing in Less Than Truckload Shipping
December 21, 2016 Comments Off on Dimensional Pricing in Less Than Truckload Shipping
Technology continues to?grow and change exponentially. There always seems to be a better phone or more impressive gadgets on the market. The?shipping and logistics industry is no exception.?Dimensional pricing is gaining traction in the?less than truckload (LTL) sector. But what exactly is it? In short, dimensional pricing utilizes laser or photo technology to identify weight, Read More
Gift-giving Gone Good: Making Your Holiday Spending Worthwhile
December 20, 2016 Comments Off on Gift-giving Gone Good: Making Your Holiday Spending Worthwhile
If you drive a commercial vehicle for a living, your driving schedule may not allow time to navigate the shopping free-for-all at your local retailers. Not a bad thing if you watch the reports of shoppers being trampled in the frenzy for the year’s hottest gifts! But the holiday season is all about giving, right? Read More
Detention, Lumper Payment Processes for J.B. Hunt Contract Carriers
December 19, 2016 2
Have you ever needed to report a detention delay?or request a lumper payment and?weren’t sure about the process or procedures to follow? Carriers can be reimbursed for detention when delays are encountered at a shipper or receiver facility beyond the scheduled appointment time.?Most companies have specific procedures for reporting detention times and getting paid for Read More