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New Commercial Truck Driver? Here’s a piece of advice for your trips!

Checklist NewWelcome to the industry that highly contributes towards our nation’s economy; be proud to be a part of it. Adapting to a life on the road can be exciting and, at the same time, has its own set of new challenges. For one to be a Truck driver requires a greater dedication and sacrifice. Being a Truck driver, consider yourself to be a warrior who had to face hard challenges on the road (The Battle field) despite of various climate conditions with one motive on your mind i.e., to win the battle(Get the load delivered on time).

Drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) must strictly adhere to the hours of service, which are regulations governing the driving hours of commercial drivers. These, and all other rules regarding the safety of interstate commercial driving, are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA is a division of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), which governs the entire Trucking Industry.

Success is measured by what you put into your job. Do a mediocre job and you’ll get a mediocre return. Strive for more and you’ll get more. Your efforts never go unnoticed in the transportation industry.  Once you are out on the road, keep in mind your objective should be to drive safely and arrive on time at your destinations by following these below tips: Continue reading