Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Category: Technology & ToolsAudio ArticlesTrucker

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...

Governed Speed

Category: BasicsAudio ArticlesDispatchRecruitingTrucker

Table of Contents What is Governed Speed In trucking the term governed speed refers to the maximum speed at which a commercial motor vehicle is electronically...

Escrow

Category: BasicsRecruitingSafetyTrucker

Table of Contents What is Escrow in Trucking Escrow in trucking refers to a financial arrangement where truck drivers or owner-operators set aside a portion of...

Live Load

Category: BasicsAudio ArticlesDispatchRecruitingTrucker

Table of Contents What is Live Load in Trucking Live loads is the process of loading cargo directly onto a truck’s trailer in real-time. Unlike the drop...

Charter Bus Endorsement (How To Get It)

Category: CDL EndorsementsTrucker

Table of Contents What is Charter Bus Endorsement The Charter Bus Endorsement is a specialized qualification for commercial driver’s license (CDL)...

Pet Policy

Category: TruckerAudio ArticlesRecruiting

Table of Contents What is the Pet Policy in Trucking Pet policy refers to the rules and guidelines set by trucking companies regarding the allowance of drivers...

Rider Policy

Category: TruckerAudio ArticlesRecruiting

Table of Contents What is a Rider Policy in Trucking A Rider Policy in the trucking industry permits drivers to have a passenger, be it a spouse or a friend,...

Breakdown Pay

Category: Audio ArticlesDispatchRecruitingTrucker

Table of Contents What is Breakdown Pay in Trucking Breakdown pay in trucking refers to compensation provided to truck drivers when they’re unable to...

Nine Classes of Hazardous Materials – Hazmat Classes

Category: Audio ArticlesBasicsBrokerageSafetyTrucker

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

Category: Audio ArticlesRegulationsSafetyTrucker

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...

Close Search Window