2018
The Department of Transportation (DOT), has many rules of the road for all kinds of drivers. Some of those rules are meant only for the trucking industry. A lot of trucking companies get started without realizing that they have to meet certain criteria for the DOT in order to operate their businesses. That is a problem, because the DOT can actually issue thousands of dollars in fines for non-compliance. It gets even worse if a driver gets into an accident and the trucking company was not in compliance with some of the major requirements for operation.…
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You are headed off to college soon and there are at least a hundred things going through your mind right now. It’s important to get things figured out before you leave, as it will make your transition much less stressful. Hopefully in all of your thinking you have considered your transportation needs. Not everyone has the benefit of having a car at college and that leaves you with the need to figure out how you will get where you need to be.…
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If you run a transportation company that involves cargo vans, you want every load to be profitable. This is possible when you utilize load boards, online matching systems that help you gain access to loads from shippers and freight brokers. To maximize these boards’ effectiveness, however, you need to remember these tips.
Shop Around
Today, there are hundreds of load boards you can select from. They all have different pricing points, and some of them are actually free.…
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Embarking on a wine tour with your friends is a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday. With a limo or bus taking you from winery to winery, you can indulge without worrying about driving, and you can all socialize on along the way. If you want to make the most of your wine tour, follow these five tips.
1. Bring snacks on the ride.
After all of that wine tasting, you are going to want some snacks.…
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