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

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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....

Proof of Delivery (POD)

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Table of Contents What is Proof of Delivery in Trucking Proof of Delivery is a document that confirms a shipment has been delivered to the recipient’s or...

MC Number

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Table of Contents What is an MC Number An MC Number is a unique identifier assigned tor for-hire carriers by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Weigh Station (Truck Scale)

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Table of Contents What is a Weigh Station? – Truck Scales Weigh station truck scales are large, industrial scales designed to weigh vehicles and their...

Over the Road (OTR)

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Table of Contents What is Over the Road or OTR Trucking? OTR – over the road trucking, often called long-haul or interstate trucking, involves truck...

Load Board

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Table of Contents What is a Load Board? A load board, also known as a freight board, is an online marketplace where shippers, carriers, and freight brokers can...

Retarders CDL (Truck Retarders)

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Table of Contents What are Retarders CDL – Truck Retarders? Retarders, referred by some as retarders CDL are a type of auxiliary braking system used in...

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