This information is presented as entertainment only. No legal or financial advice should be considered. You might wish to consider a LegalShield Small Business plan to help you with your business plans and operations. When dealers provide truck or equipment financing, “rate spread” refers to the difference between the “buy rate” and the “sell rate” […]
This information is presented as entertainment only. No legal or financial advice should be considered. You might wish to consider a LegalShield Small Business plan to help you with your business plans and operations. When it comes to buying your own rig or trailer, most drivers focus on the sticker price, engine hours, or brand […]
Prolog to this post. My first ‘big truck’ job was with a small regional fast freight expediter based in Michigan. At the time – Michigan max truck speed was 55mph. Although I held a CDL A, being low experience, I was assigned a 24′ box straight truck. The truck was governed out at 55. However, […]
I apologize in advance, this is an extremely long post – three times a normal post however it is not a simple subject. The ability of commercial truck drivers to communicate effectively in English has long been a foundational safety requirement in the United States. While enshrined in federal regulation for decades, the enforcement of […]
Note: No member of TruckStopReport.com staff / editors are attorneys. There are legal implications regarding dash cams including the requirement to preserve evidence during a crash/accident regardless of if it could implicate the truck driver. Please discuss your installation of a dash cam with a licensed and experienced trucking attorney before installing one. In today’s […]