The ELD Mandate

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The ELD Mandate, which required the use of ELDs, was published by the FMCSA on December 16, 2015. The mandate provided a two-year window for carriers and...

Bill of Lading (BOL)

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Table of Contents What is Bill Of Lading BOL The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a vital document in the transportation industry. Used in various types of freight...

Medical Card DOT

Category: Safety • Audio Articles • Basics • Employment • Recruiting • Regulations • Trucker

DOT Medical Card, also known as the DOT Physical Card or Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), is a document that verifies a commercial vehicle...

Yard

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Table of Contents What is a Yard A yard in trucking refers to a designated area where trucks are parked, loaded, unloaded, or serviced. Yards play a crucial...

Bulk Cargo

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Table of Contents Bulk cargo or bulk freight refers to commodities that are transported in large, unbroken quantities without any packaging other than the...

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Highway Use Tax)

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Table of Contents What is Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or Highway Use Tax Highway Use Tax (HUT), also known as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), is a federal tax...

Motor Carrier Authority

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Table of Contents What is Motor Carrier Authority? Motor Carrier Authority, also known as Operating Authority, is essentially a permit that authorizes freight...

Types of Trucks

Category: Rigs and Trailers • Audio Articles • Basics

Table of Contents Types of Trucks in the Trucking Industry Key feature of the trucking industry is the variety of truck types, each designed to meet specific...

Fleet Manager

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Table of Contents Who is a Fleet Manager? A fleet manager is a professional responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing a company’s vehicle...

Load

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Table of Contents What is a Load? Term load in trucking refers to the cargo or shipment or freight that is transported by a truck from one location to another....

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