State Permits

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Table of Contents In the trucking industry, state permits are essential documents that allow truck drivers to operate their vehicles, particularly when they...

Truck Order Not Used TONU

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Table of Contents What is a Truck Order Not Used TONU? A Truck Order Not Used TONU refers to a situation where a carrier has been hired to transport a load,...

Regional Trucking

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Table of Contents What is Regional Trucking? Regional trucking involves transporting goods within a specific region of the country, such as the Northeast, the...

Clearinghouse

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Table of Contents What Is the Clearinghouse in Trucking The Clearinghouse is an electronic database established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Tow Truck

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Table of Contents What is a Tow Truck A tow truck, also known as a wrecker, a breakdown truck, or a recovery vehicle, is designed to move disabled, improperly...

Car Hauler Trailer

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Table of Contents What is a Car Hauler Trailer Car Hauler trailer, also known as auto transport trailers, are specifically designed to transport vehicles...

Inspection Reports (Pre-Post Trip)

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Table of Contents What are Inspection Reports? Inspection reports, often referred to as vehicle inspection reports (VIRs) or driver vehicle inspection reports...

Truck Driver (Trucker)

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Table of Contents What is a Truck Driver? A truck driver or trucker is a professional who is licensed to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). They are...

Roadside Inspections (DOT Inspection)

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Table of Contents What are Roadside Inspections (D.O.T. Inspection) Roadside or DOT inspections are examinations of individual commercial vehicles and drivers...

Side Curtain Trailer

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Table of Contents What is a Side Curtain Trailer? A side curtain trailer, also known as a curtain-side trailer or tautliner, is a flatbed trailer equipped with...

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