The International Fuel Tax Agreement – IFTA

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Table of Contents Introduction to International Fuel Tax Agreement The International Fuel Tax Agreement, or IFTA, is an agreement between the lower 48 states...

Cents Per Mile CPM

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Table of Contents What is Cents Per Mile CPM in Trucking In trucking cents per mile or CPM is a common metric used to calculate a truck driver’s earnings...

X Restriction – No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle

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Table of Contents What is X Restriction No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle The X restriction or No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle on a CDL indicates that the driver has a...

Hopper-Bottom Trailer

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Table of Contents What are Hopper-Bottom Trailers? Hopper-bottom trailers, often simply referred to as “hoppers,” are specialized trailers used...

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...

Deadhead

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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...

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...

Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS)

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Table of Contents What is MCMIS in Trucking The Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), is an essential database offering detailed information on...

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...

Double Brokering

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Table of Contents What is Double Brokering in Trucking Double brokering occurs when a freight broker reassigns a shipment they have already contracted to a...

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