As 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…
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Hawkeye receives 9th consecutive National Safety Award!
By erika deblasicarriers, freight, national safety award, safety, safety awards, transport, transportationGreat West Casualty Company is the nation’s leading provider of property and casualty insurance for the trucking industry. With over 60 years of experience, Great West offers risk management, underwriting,…

Tips for Hauling Freight in Bad Weather
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, safety, transportationNo 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…

FMCSA Extends COVID HOS Waiver
By erika deblasiCOVID-19, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, rules, safety, transportOn 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…

FMCSA’s New Hours of Service Rules Set to Start in September
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, rules, safety, transport, transportation, updateAt 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…

What Are the Requirements for a Tanker Endorsement on CDL?
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, FMCSA, freight, logistics, safety, transport, transportationWhat 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…

Finally, FMCSA Reveals Long-Awaited Proposal for Hours-of-Service Rule Changes
By erika deblasicarriers, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, rules, safety, transport, transportationOn August 14th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration finally released the proposal to make changes to its hours-of-service rules that we’ve all been waiting for. These proposed changes are…