Drop and Hook

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Recruiting • Trucker

Table of Contents What is Drop and Hook in Trucking Drop and hook means that the driver drops a loaded trailer at a designated location, and then hooks a...

Logbook

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Table of Contents What is a Logbook? A logbook in the trucking industry is a record maintained by drivers to document their hours on duty, including driving...

Certificate of Insurance

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Table of Contents What is a Certificate of Insurance – COI? A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document that provides a snapshot of a company’s...

TSA Background Check

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Employment • Safety

Table of Contents TSA Background Check for Truck Drivers As a truck driver, especially if you transport hazardous materials, you’re likely to encounter...

Full Truckload FTL

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Table of Contents What is Full Truckload Freight (FTL)? Full Truckload or FTL freight shipping, as the name suggests, refers to shipments that are large enough...

Owner-Operator

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Table of Contents Who is the Owner-Operator An owner-operator is usually a self-employed individual who owns and operates their own truck and trucking...

Load Confirmation (Rate Confirmation)

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Table of Contents Whats Is a Load Confirmation – Rate Confirmation A load confirmation, sometimes referred to as a rate confirmation, is a legal document...

Cartage

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Table of Contents What is Cartage in Trucking Cartage trucking involves the transportation of goods over short distances, typically within a local region or...

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,...

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