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Truck Stops: Tips to Safeguard “Your” Home-Away from Home
For as long as trucks have been on the road, truck stops have been around to serve truckers and keep freight moving. They truly are the melting pot of the road, as drivers from all walks of life come in for fuel, a meal or to load up on essential goods. And of course, many…
Increasing Insurance Rates Continues to be a Top Concern for Fleets
Nobody likes paying for insurance. It’s something you pay a good chunk of money for, only to hope you never have to claim anything. It’s a never-ending cycle. And if you do claim something on your policy, you might be paying a higher premium the next time you renew your policy. So, when your insurance…
Low bridges claim plenty of victims
Got an extra $7.4 million? That’s what a jury awarded Ronnie and Sandra Claxton after a flatbed hauler, carrying an oversize load, hit a low bridge sending metal debris through the windshield of the Claxton’s car. Collisions involving low bridges are more common than one may think. Do a quick Google search, and you’ll find…
COVID-19 Update: As States Open / Close Rest Areas, Drivewyze Expands Rest Area Notifications To Meet Need
DALLAS, April 16, 2020 – While the evolving COVID-19 impact on state’s rest area operations has created confusion over which sites remain open for truckers, the need for drivers to find safe parking hasn’t subsided. “Not knowing where drivers will find available parking at the end of each day continues to be a challenge and…
Drivewyze Adds Ohio Rest Area Notifications
Working in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Drivewyze team has begun adding temporary open / closed Rest Area Notifications to the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service, to help drivers plan ahead and find safe places to park during the COVID-19 crisis. This follows the addition of similar notifications for Pennsylvania and Florida rest areas. Finding safe places to park within mandated Hours of Service rules is a daily…
Drivewyze Adds Florida Rest Area Notifications
Working in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Drivewyze team has added temporary open/closed Rest Area notifications to the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service, to help drivers plan ahead and find safe places to park during the COVID-19 crisis. This follows the addition of similar notifications for Pennsylvania rest areas, which were added the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service last week. Finding safe…
Stay Compliant with Chain Laws this Winter Season
Now that winter is in full swing, truckers all across North America are faced with the inevitable truth, chain up season is here. With winter storms becoming more widespread throughout the states, let’s take a look at the chain laws in the U.S. that are beyond “when chains are required, put them on.” California…
Canadian Chain Laws
Contrary to chain laws in some states, most Canadian provinces have “easy-going” policies when it comes to regulating the use of tire chains. Most provinces encourage the use of chains in tough driving conditions, although they typically aren’t required. There are a few exceptions, so take a look at how chains are regulated throughout the…
The New FMCSA Clearinghouse is Right Around the Corner: Are you Ready?
It’s been a long time coming, but the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) new Clearinghouse will go into effect starting January 6. In case you need a refresh about what this Clearinghouse is all about, here’s what it means. The purpose of the new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is to…
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