One of the most difficult challenges of being a hot shot driver is finding loads to haul, especially if you are new to the industry and don’t have consistent clients. A good number of hot shot drivers search for work on load boards. Hotshot load boards are known to be highly competitive, and truckers can…
Hotshot drivers play a vital role in keeping project schedules on track by delivering equipment and goods to businesses that require materials to be delivered to job sites. A hotshot driver is a driver who transports equipment and special deliveries for clients. Hotshot is used to describe the nature of these time-sensitive deliveries. These drivers…
Once you allow your DOT medical card to expire in Texas, your CDL becomes invalid and although you can still drive a car, you will no longer be permitted to drive a commercial vehicle. Drivers in Texas are mandated to keep a valid medical variance or medical examiner’s certificate on file with the Texas Department…
Are you trucking company that is wondering at the right amount of insurance to carry in Texas? If YES, here is the right amount of insurance you should carry. Under both federal and state laws, commercial trucking companies in Texas are mandated to maintain minimum liability insurance policies for each registered vehicle. Both the Federal Motor…
A trucking company is a business that deals with the land transportation of large amounts of raw materials finished goods, and works in progress. This usually occurs between manufacturing facilities and retail distribution centers, warehouses and retail distribution centers, seaports and warehouses, etc. It is important to know how many Canadians work in the trucking…