Trucking Tips

The duration of a weigh station inspection can vary greatly, with some inspections taking as little as 30 minutes while others can last up to 10 hours if the driver receives a serious violation that results in them being taken out of service. Not only does receiving a violation cost drivers time, but it can […]

The intersection of I-95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey has been declared as the most congested freight bottleneck in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). In its 12th annual list, ATRI analyzed the level of truck congestion at over 300 locations on the

The most cost-effective way to start cooking in a truck is to accumulate fuel points at travel centers and purchase a 12-volt device, such as the RoadPro 12-volt Lunchbox Stove. This stove has a 300 degree surface temperature and can be used to prepare various dishes. A 12-volt thermo-electric cooler is another useful device for

As a truck driver, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy diet while on the road. Long hours and limited options often lead to unhealthy eating habits, which can have a negative impact on your overall health and wellness. However, with a little planning and some smart choices, it is possible to fuel your

Every truck driver should know how to best utilize their truck’s engine brake. In this video, we talk about what the jake brake is, how it works and most importantly, best use of the Jake Brake. The Jake Brake is one of the most underused safety tools of the professional truck driver. Many new truckers

Unexpected road disruptions can affect all truck drivers, but proper pre-trip planning can minimize many of the associated difficulties. Eric Swanlund, a shadow trainer at Kriska Transportation, and Greg Cook, an OTR driver trainer, advocate for this approach. Cook suggests that new drivers should spend at least 30 minutes on pre-trip planning before each trip.

If you get pulled over for speeding, it’s best to be in Pennsylvania, Missouri, or West Virginia. Three states with the lowest fines for CDL holders for speeding are Pennsylvania, Missouri, and West Virginia. On the other hand, Illinois and Arizona have the highest fines for CDL holders who speed. The list of fines was

Penalties increased by over 7% in all categories. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 requires the Federal Department of Transportation to annually adjust fine amounts due to inflation. This results in increased fines for truckers and companies found in violation, reflecting the overall rise in prices, including for items such

The California Highway Patrol has opened a comment period for a regulation requiring intrastate carriers in California to be equipped with ELDs, with a projected implementation date of the start of 2024. According to Sgt. Dave Kelly of the CHP, this is a regulation in which California is behind compared to other states in terms