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...

Tarp

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Table of Contents What is a Tarp in Trucking Tarp short for tarpaulin, is a large, strong cover used in flatbed trucking to protect cargo from environmental...

MCS-150 – Motor Carrier Identification Report

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Table of Contents What is MSC-150 – Motor Carrier Identification Report The MCS-150 form or Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a regulatory document...

Defensive Driving

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Table of Contents What is Defensive Driving Defensive driving is a proactive approach to operating a vehicle, which involves anticipating and reacting to...

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

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Table of Contents What is Unified Carrier Registration Program (UCR) The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a federal initiative designed for the...

N Restriction – Class C Passenger Vehicle

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Table of Contents Understanding the N Restriction – Class C Passenger Vehicle The N restriction on a CDL indicates that the driver has passed their...

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