Why Hiring a Truck Driver Is NOT Like Hiring an Office Worker — and How to Avoid Costly FMCSA Mistakes

Why Truck Driver Hiring Is Different — and Much Riskier Many companies assume hiring a truck driver is just another HR process. In reality, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes strict rules that go far beyond standard employment procedures. Ignoring them can result in massive fines, lawsuits, and soaring insurance premiums. The Non-Negotiable […]

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Beyond the Cab: Samsara Wearable Redefines Trucker Safety

The New Frontier of Driver Safety   For too long, the conversation around trucker safety has been confined to the cab. We’ve focused on what happens behind the wheel, but what about when the journey takes drivers outside their vehicles? Whether it’s a routine delivery, a roadside inspection, or an unexpected emergency, drivers are often […]

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OOIDA Scores Major Wins for Truckers with White House and DOT Action

For decades, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been the unwavering voice of professional truck drivers in the United States. Their tireless advocacy on critical issues like the chronic truck parking shortage, the need for flexibility in hours-of-service regulations, and the contentious debate over mandatory speed limiters has finally yielded significant results. In a […]

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GPS Technology: A Key to Curbing Speeding and Distracted Driving Fatalities

Speeding is a widespread problem affecting all road users, including truck drivers who also operate passenger vehicles. This means new regulations impact professionals too. Globally, speeding accounts for about a third of all road accident injuries and fatalities. Distracted driving, a major concern for NHTSA alongside speeding, has become an enormous issue for law enforcement […]

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