Through the first half of 2020, the trucking industry has made major adjustments to a “new normal.” Our procedures have evolved to maintain efficiency in a wounded economic environment. And yet, we survived.
Resistance to change is common, as amendments to the status quo can be challenging. Stepping outside our comfort zone, however, is an... Read More
Truck drivers are in high demand, and they know it. Because of the driver shortage, truck drivers expect more from their employers than ever before.
You must become the kind of company a driver wants to work for.
Truckers move fast. Formalities disappear when communication is hurried. In the rush, sometimes we forget to see each other... Read More
After a very informative webinar this week, we’ve decided to dive deeper into your strategic reopening. In case you missed the meeting, check it out here.
We spoke with Attorney Monica Narvaez about all the things employers should consider as employees return to work. While all her suggestions were thought-provoking, some were downright... Read More
It’s been difficult to adjust to all the changes released by the FMCSA lately. The trucking industry would never have predicted the DOT to relax hours of service regulations. And yet, here we are. Scrambling to research, read, and absorb all the legal jargon thrown our way.
A docket for the outline of the final ruling has been released.... Read More
Truckers have hit hard times; the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the trucking industry. Many out of work truck drivers are turning to Uber, working in rideshare while the freight market in their sector is struggling.
Instead of sitting idle, they work for Uber because they can earn quick cash with little or no startup costs. An Uber... Read More
The Rundown:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability. Professional drivers and trucking companies know this acronym all too well. The CSA program was designed to rank professional drivers based on their performance and safe driving.
If a driver is involved in an accident, they are awarded CSA points. The amount of CSA points given are based on the... Read More
The logistics industry is littered with chatter about the FMCSA’s new drug and alcohol clearinghouse. These new federal regulations change the way trucking companies and CDL holders report data. But what exactly is a clearinghouse?
A clearinghouse is an information hub. It is a source that collects and stores information for a set of users. In a... Read More
A Speeding ticket is more than just a Fine.
If you asked 100 truck drivers what their dream highway looked like, you would likely get the same answer across the board: Decreased commuter traffic.
Many truck drivers have gotten their wish as commuters have been encouraged to shelter in place and work from home during the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a larger impact economically than medically in the United States so far. Since December of 2019, nearly 1.4 Million additional workers have filed for unemployment. The total number of unemployment claims rose to 7.1 million as of the close of March 2020.
Comparatively, as of late April 2020, there have been 820,000... Read More
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW)
NWZAW is a nationwide effort between state DOTs, road safety organizations, government agencies and private companies like Infinit-I Workforce Solutions. Its purpose is to bring safety to the forefront of your mind, especially when you encounter work zones.
Why is it important?Everyone has... Read More
