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Frequently Asked Questions About the Drug and Alcohol …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · In January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rolled out the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This electronic database was designed to track commercial driver’s license ...
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
WEBAug 31, 2020 · To assure proper and safe kingpin/fifth wheel coupling, kingpin inspection and maintenance should be conducted every three months or 30,000 miles.
Cargo Securement: What You Need to Know - Safety
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · What About Strap Placement? On flatbed trailers with no header board carrying lighter cargo, like fiberboard and drywall or general freight on pallets, two straps must be placed in the first 10 ...
All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.
August 2021 Issue - Trucking Info
WEBHDT's 2021 Fact Book is a special feature devoted to industry statistics and reference information, including data about the heavy-duty trucking industry, logistics, safety, truck drivers ...
70 Answers to Top ELD Questions - Drivers - Trucking Info
WEBNov 22, 2017 · To download a PDF of this supplement, click here. Chapter 1: ELD BASICS. The electronic logging device mandate, effective on Dec. 18, requires most carriers and drivers to convert from using paper ...
Great American Trucks: Freightliner Cabovers - Trucking Info
WEBJan 11, 2024 · More than any other North American OEM, Freightliner created the modern, iconic template for Class 8, long-haul cabover trucks. It was a look and basic design that would dominate trucking from the ...
Great American Trucks: Peterbilt Model 352 Cabover
WEBJan 3, 2024 · For many trucking enthusiasts, Its iconic looks and towering stance came to define the pinnacle of American cabover design. Indeed, the Model 352 enjoys a devoted fan base, with a passionate group ...
Test Drive: Driving the FTR, Isuzu's Biggest Truck
WEBNov 27, 2019 · But in 2017, that dynamic changed when the company launched its Class 6 FTR model — a 25,950-pound GVWR cabover optimized for urban and regional applications — in the U.S.