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,...
Table of Contents What is the Safety Measurement System (SMS) The Safety Measurement System is a program developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Table of Contents What are Oversize Load Signs Transporting oversized loads on public roads requires several measures to ensure the safety of all road users....
Table of Contents What is Driver Qualification File or DQ File in Trucking A Driver Qualification File or DQ File is a set of specific documents that motor...
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...
Table of Contents What is an Overweight Load An overweight load typically refers to a shipment that exceeds the legal weight limits set by federal and state...
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...
Table of Contents What is Deadhead in Trucking Deadhead in trucking refers to the distance a truck travels without carrying a load or generating revenue. It...
Table of Contents What is a Pallet Jack? A pallet jack is a material-handling tool primarily used for lifting and moving palletized goods. At first glance, it...
Table of Contents What is DOT Hazardous Materials Training DOT Hazmat Training refers to a structured educational program mandated by the U.S. DOT to ensure...
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