Broker

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Table of Contents What or who is a Freight Broker in Trucking? A freight broker in the trucking industry serves as an intermediary between shippers and...

Dispatcher

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Table of Contents What is a Dispatcher in Trucking (Who is a Freight Dispatcher) Freight dispatcher manage truck drivers, loads, and schedules, optimize...

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

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Table of Contents What is Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and How It Works? ELD is an electronic system designed to automatically record a driver’s...

Hours of Service (HOS)

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Table of Contents What are Hours of Service (HOS) for Truck Drivers Hours of service are rules that limit the maximum amount of time truck drivers can be on...

The ELD Mandate

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The ELD Mandate, which required the use of ELDs, was published by the FMCSA on December 16, 2015. The mandate provided a two-year window for carriers and...

Urinalysis Drug Testing

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Table of Contents What is Urinalysis Drug Test for Truck Drivers? Urinalysis drug testing is a common method used to detect the presence of drugs or their...

Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

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Table of Contents What is the Pre-Employment Screening Program PSP for Truck Drivers The Pre-Employment Screening Program is a federally managed system that...

Hair Strand Drug Test (Hair Follicle)

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Table of Contents What is a Hair Drug Test for Truck Drivers? A hair strand drug test (Hair Follicle) is a method of detecting the presence of drugs or their...

Bill of Lading (BOL)

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Table of Contents What is a Bill Of Lading in Trucking The BOL or Bill of Lading is a legally binding document provided by a carrier to a shipper that details...

Refrigerated Trailer (Reefer)

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Table of Contents What is a Reefer Trailer? Reefer trailer, short for refrigerated trailer is a type of semi-trailer that is used for transporting...

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