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GeneralImportant Produce Season Tips for Logistics Professionals
By erika deblasiPeople think of fresh fruit and veggies as essential summertime staples. The freight industry does a lot of behind the scenes work to bring the crops from the farm to…
GeneralHurricane Season 2022: Expect the Unexpected
By erika deblasiAs summer trucks on, every day brings us further into hurricane season. Keeping our carriers safe before, during, and after a hurricane is at the forefront of our minds, and…
GeneralTips for Hauling Freight in Bad Weather
By erika deblasiNo matter the time of year, the weather is constantly changing, especially for drivers traveling over great distances. You could be driving down a road with nothing but clear skies…
GeneralFMCSA Extends COVID HOS Waiver
By erika deblasiOn November 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it has extended the Hours of Service (HOS) regulatory waivers due to continued public health concerns. The waiver took…
GeneralFMCSA’s New Hours of Service Rules Set to Start in September
By erika deblasiAt the beginning of June 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the Hours of Service final rule that will change the HOS regulations for commercial motor vehicle…
GeneralWhat Are the Requirements for a Tanker Endorsement on CDL?
By erika deblasiWhat you may not know could get you put out of service. It’s not news that the FMCSA added additional requirements to certain rules and regulations involving tanker endorsements. These…