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Trucking Regulations

Whether they love them or hate them, most people will admit that trucking regulations have kept America’s highways safer. However, many truck drivers will argue

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Truck Maintenance Tips

Truck maintenance can take the form of either prevention or repairs. Putting off preventative measures can cost more in the long run, not only in

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Roadside Truck Assistance

Breakdowns are an unfortunate reality within the trucking industry. Even the best-maintained trucks are still subject to breakdown. Both being safe and making sure deliveries

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Safety Fitness Determination

In January 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice of a proposed rule to change Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) regulations for

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