Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

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Table of Contents Introduction to Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) The Auxiliary Power Unit, commonly known as the APU, is a vital piece of equipment in the...

Nine Classes of Hazardous Materials – Hazmat Classes

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Table of Contents What are the 9 Classes of Hazardous Materials in Trucking Hazardous materials demand specific attention due to their potential risks to...

New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

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Table of Contents What is the New Entrant Safety Assurance Program The New Entrant Safety Assurance Program is an initiative by the FMCSA to evaluate and...

Adverse Driving Conditions

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Table of Contents What are Adverse Driving Conditions Adverse driving conditions refer to unexpected weather or other road conditions that were not known to a...

Per Diem (Truck Driver Pay)

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Table of Contents What is Per Diem for Truck Drivers Per diem pay for truck drivers is a daily allowance or reimbursement primarily for meals, allowing drivers...

Truck Driver Salary

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Table of Contents Average Truck Driver Salary in US On average, truck drivers in the U.S. earn an annual salary ranging from $45,000 to $85,000, depending on...

Height Stick

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Table of Contents What is a Height Stick for Truck Drivers A height stick is a telescopic device used to measure the vertical clearance of a truck’s...

Unidentified Driving Time

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Table of Contents What is Unidentified Driving Time in Trucking Unidentified Driving Time (UDT) refers to the period during a driver’s duty day where the...

MacroPoint

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Table of Contents What is MacroPoint in Trucking MacroPoint is a cutting-edge logistics tracking and visibility platform that provides real-time location...

Gross Vehicle Weight GVW

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Table of Contents What is Gross Vehicle Weight? Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the vehicle, including everything from the vehicle itself to...

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