As of February 7, 2022, the new federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ETDT) requirements for commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants were officially implemented by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The new CDL laws in 2022 affect commercial drivers in several ways, however, they most notably...
In late 2019, the use of ELDs (electronic logging devices) became mandatory for most commercial vehicles in the US. In short, by automatically and accurately recording drivers’ on and off-duty time, the push to require ELDs was intended to create a safer work environment for...
There are a variety of steps you need to take in order to acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL). What many people fail to remember is that there are certain things that can disqualify you from getting your CDL or can result in you losing...
A commercial learner's permit (or CLP license) is a permit that is similar to a regular driver's permit, which allows you to practice driving your rig on public roads so long as you are with a qualified CDL holder. Just like when you get a...
The citizen band (CB) radio service originated in the 1940s, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that it really started to gain popularity amongst truckers. CB radio was a great way for truckers to communicate with each other before other technology existed (i.e. the cellphone)....
Are you thinking about taking the first steps to become a licensed truck driver? If so, congratulations! The trucking industry has grown tremendously in the last decade and new hires are in high demand. As you get closer to obtaining your CDL, you’ll likely begin...
As of December 9, 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updated the requirements for the annual inspection, specifically related to rear impact guards. These new ICC bumper regulations specify that rear impact guards are now on the list of items that need to be...
Depending on what company you work for, you may receive a per diem for your meals while on the road. So what exactly is a per diem? It allows a company to offer a certain amount of money per night that you are away -...
If you’re in the trucking industry, or even if you’re just an average consumer, you’ve likely heard about the current truck driver shortage. Based on freight demand, the amount of drivers needed to address that demand is significantly below the number of drivers in the...
It’s no secret that the US is facing an unprecedented truck driver shortage that has increased the cost of consumer goods and is hurting the economy. According to the American Trucking Associations, an estimated 60,800 driving jobs went unfilled in 2019. The ATA also believes...