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  • Is There Certain Times Of The Day When Truckers Are Allowed On The Roadway - April of last year, changes in the laws on hours of operations for truck drivers was implemented. But like any law, affected parties are parted in their opinions about it. While many operators and drivers would want more hours of operation to get more income, others agree with the new law to ensure the safety of the drivers and everyone else on the road. Before going deeper into their arguments, here's what the law basically enforces every driver to follow. In a 14-hour period, drivers can only drive a maximum of 11 hours. After such time, the driver is required get rest of at least of 10 hours.
  • The Common Causes of Truck Accidents - Numerous accidents across the state of Texas involve large trucks, such as 18-wheelers, every year. Texas actually has the highest rate of fatal accidents involving trucks, despite not having the largest number of fatal car accidents.
  • The Benefits Of Having A Set Reporting Structure For Your Fleet - Having everyone on the same page is very important when managing your fleet. Each process should have a set procedure that everyone should follow and know well. By following these procedures and letting everyone know about them, such things as creating reports, communication, reporting events, and other activities, will be understood by all employees. When there is no set reporting structure to communicate important information, everything is chaotic. A company cannot be productive if they don’t communicate. Let’s see our first example: X company has no fleet management protocol in place and when one of the vehicles breaks down, there is no radio in the truck for the driver to tell headquarters that he is in big trouble.
  • Truck Collisions May Decease With the Manufacture of New Technologies - Heavy truck accidents have been associated with costly and fatal truck accidents, which is why the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) have developed new technologies to decrease these accidents. The technologies were showcased at the Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition. Delphi, which was one the SAE's 2008 exhibitors, revealed several new technologies to decrease truck accidents.
  • Pimp My Lorry! - When you spend more time in your lorry than you do at home, it’s only natural to want to make it into a comfortable living environment. But did you know that some of our country’s lorry drivers have installed stylish portable fridges and cookers and even Christmas trees to make their lorries more lovable? In the US, truck accessories and truck beautification are a major commercial industry, so much so that in February last year a trucking version of the popular MTV show ‘Pimp My Ride’ was launched on cable channel CMT called ‘Trick My Truck’. In the show, the Trick My Truck team surprise a deserving truck driver and transform their run-down truck.
  • Vehicle Collisions Are Not Always The Truck Drivers Fault - Sometimes people can be unfair about judging other people. One example of such fault is during a time when accidents involving trucks and other vehicles or pedestrians happen. Truck drivers have been seen to be lazy irresponsible people. And truck accidents have automatically assumed to be the fault of the truck drivers. Because of this many individuals and even many lawyers capitalize on this. Lawyers recruit complainants to press charges against truck drivers and truck companies. And many individuals are in such a hurry to hire lawyers. All of these are done in pursuit of cash settlement.
  • The Chase For Generic Cialis - William walked into work and saw his buddy Jim. "Did you use your Generic Viagra pill last night?" Jim asked. William whispered, "No, and it was Generic Cialis, by the way" and began to tell his friend that his girlfriend never showed up. "It’s over, buddy, I think she found someone else". William threw the pill into the trash can and feeling sad about his girlfriend, he began his work day. She was on his mind all day and he also thought about what a waste it was for him to obtain the Generic Cialis if she was gone now. At lunch, he checked his cell phone. It was a message from his girlfriend.
  • Growing Danger On The Highways - How many times have you been driving on a highway and the large truck in front of you slowly crosses the yellow line and then, with a jerk, the driver corrects himself and pulls the truck...
  • What To Look For When Choosing A Trucking Company As Your Employer - Looking for the right trucking company to work for sounds very simple and very easy to do. But it really entails doing some steps instead of just picking any company at random. Perhaps you’re asking yourself why this is so. Well, if you are looking for work then it’s important that you get the best job there is. After all you want to work so you will earn a living. It is therefore important that you get the most out of your efforts. One company is not the same as the next.

  • Giving Trucking A Bad Name – 3 Lorry Driving Scoundrels - Having been exploring Facebook lately, the reputation of the lorry driving haulage industry is clearly in need of a tune up. The number of groups created to slander the profession and express personal dislikes is enormous, and despite a recent survey claiming over half the participants see lorry drivers as unsung heroes of their community, the less then neutral source (Clearstone – a haulage recruitment company) makes me slightly sceptical that attitudes are changing. Nope, I’ve seen first hand the kind of prejudices and stereotypes associated with truck drivers, and as with most scenarios of this type it’s a few bad examples tainting the good names of the others.
  • Pimp Your Ride with Gear Alloy Rims - You've taken the plunge purchased yourself a truck. Well done! Now you'll need your new truck to reflect the vibrant style of its driver, and there are many ways to accomplish this.
  • Popular Accessories For Trucks - Truck Accessories provide your truck with many useful features and enhances the beauty of the truck. They improve the aesthetic looks but the more important they add the much required functional value to it. The best option is a wise decision as your truck assists you in your work.
  • Truck Driving: These Red Flags Can Stop You In Your Tracks! - While the trucking industry is desperately in need of drivers, what they are looking for is not any just any driver who is capable of steering a powerful 18-wheeler and keeping it on the road. What trucking industry is looking for are qualified drivers that meet certain minimum specifications; and these qualifications are not restricted to just possessing a truck driver’s license earned from a reputed truck-driving school. With newer and more stringent measures in place, it is equally important that anyone who wishes to land a job driving trucks should have a clean history of driving as well as impeccable employment and criminal records. Higher insurance rates also mean that trucking companies will give preference to drivers who have clean records are considered low-risk.
  • Commercial Driver’s License CDL Manual - Have you ever thought of being a truck or bus driver? Well now you can, with CDL the educational software for training and testing commercial drivers. CDL Manual is an interactive CD that allows you study and test yourself on Truck/Bus driving and Forklift operation. This software is perfect for beginners and experienced drivers that are just upgrading or renewing their Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Custom Truck Wheels - Learn How-To Get Deals on eBay - Custom truck wheels are one accessory that will really change the look of your truck or SUV from "stock" to "custom" in a flash. Nothing sets off a custom truck like a great looking set of custom rims. Trucks used to be considered strictly the workhorses of the automotive realm. Guys bought them to haul supplies and/or equipment. But that's not true any longer. You'll see good looking trucks and SUVs parked at fine restaurants and clubs all the time it seems. And the ladies have gotten into driving custom trucks as well. Trucks and SUVs are getting more and more popular everyday. With this increased amount of acceptance, custom trucks now have a greater amount of accessories available for them than ever. One of the more popular items are a set of custom truck wheels.
  • How To Stay Healthy As A Truck Driver - With the kind of job and routine that truck drivers have, staying in shape and healthy is quite difficult to do. It would require planning and determination to stay in shape. It would also take reshaping of bad habits and changing them into good ones. It can be hard in the beginning but things will be worth it when you feel better because you feel healthier. There are actually three things drivers would need to have in order to stay healthy. One is enough rest and enough sleep. Then he must have enough food so that his body will have enough nutrients to keep his body a well oiled machine.
  • Truck Cranes - There are few things more frustrating for a truck driver than arriving at a destination to find that there are no facilities available for unloading their cargo.
  • Does Prepass Really Speed Up The Truck Inspection Process? - The whole truck inspection process can eat up way too much time which you would rather devote to growing your business. The usual process entails for your truck to be pulled in at some designated ports for authorities to weigh it in. That whole procedure can already spell a great hassle for you but things can get a lot slower than this.
  • Lorry Drivers in Film…5 Villains and a Hero! - Those of us who work in haulage companies sometimes wonder what we’ve done to deserve such a villainous portrayal in the film world. Especially in B movies and horror films, it seems that every time someone runs into trouble on a deserted highway, the bad guy inevitably turns out to be a lorry driver… The Driver, ‘Duel’ (1971) The lead character in this movie (Steven Spielberg’s debut film as a director) makes the foolish mistake of aggressively overtaking a tanker truck on a deserted mountain road. From that point on he is chased and hounded by the truck and its driver, until he eventually manages to trick his adversary off the edge of a cliff.
  • Should I Insist On Truck Mounted Carpet Cleaning? - If you are having your carpet cleaned you need to decide which method to use first. If you have decided on steam cleaning you need to decide whether you should use a truck mounted steam cleaner or not. Truck mounted steam cleaning is the latest in carpet cleaning equipment. Learn more about this technology by reading this article. If you are having steam cleaning done to your carpet you need to insist on having your carpet cleaner use a truck mounted system. Truck mounted systems have several advantages over portable carpet cleaner. For starters the cleaner does not have to bring anything into your home other than a couple of hoses. This means that all of the noisy and smelly equipment stays outside. It also means that there is no machine venting humid air into your hoe resulting in reduced humidity and reduced drying times.
  • Tweaking Your Truck - Trucks have two ways of being customized. One way is for the looks; the other is for the performance. There are different types of accessories for these kinds of upgrades. Truck owners and enthusiasts have been known to modify their vehicles to get what they want for their driving experience. There are two paths to upgrading and personalizing their trucks. One path is to improve the look and features of the body and the interior, making changes to personalize the appearance of the truck.
  • Tractor Trailer Truck Wrecks - In 1998, the Office of Crash Avoidance Research determined there were 1.6 million tractor trucks and 3.6 million tractor truck trailers in use. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported on these figures on tractor trailer trucks, whose accidents are ever-increasing. Also, in 2001, there were 7.9 million registered heavy trucks in United States, which is 4 percent of all registered vehicles, according to statistics compiled by the NHTSA. Heavy trucks are considered those with a weight greater than 10,000 pounds. Heavy trucks are involveved in an array of traffic accidents, with this number ever increasing. They are also involved in rollovers accidents as well.
  • Trucking over Cabbage Hill - One of the most magnificent things I have ever seen in my life is the view from atop Deadman Pass, otherwise known as Cabbage Hill. This stretch of road runs between La Grande, Oregon and Pendleton, Oregon on I-84. If you ever get the chance to head to the northwest you really need to drive this road...
  • Three Things That Separate a Truck Lift From a Car Lift - Cars and trucks are very similar vehicles in a lot of respects: both are capable of highway speeds, can transport multiple passengers, and often come with similar drive trains. Many people don't even see a significant difference between a "truck" and a "car", but as soon as you load a truck on an underpowered car lift you will quickly find out the primary difference between the average truck and the average car: weight. Trucks tend to weigh much more than cars. This is due to the sheer size of the truck (when compared to a car), and also due to the materials used and the construction method. A car may have a lightweight aluminum chassis, whereas a truck will use a heavy ladder frame and heavy-duty parts.
  • Make Your Move Stress Free and Pay Less - It's well known that moving is quite costly. The more money that you put into anything, the more stressful it becomes. Planning is very important to any move, and many early choices will dictate money, and stress, that you can save. This can get very overwhelming to anyone, but some simple steps can help you save both money and reduce stress. Choose the Right Method There are many choices these days when it comes to moving methods.
  • Truck Driver Jobs - Top 5 Secrets To Successful Cdl Job Search - As a sales and marketing professional with many years in the trucking industry, I have witnessed professional truckers who have spent many years in good paying CDL truck driver jobs. Only to watch them stretch to maintain a continuous and effective job search.
  • Beware: Buying Truck Accessories Online - We love our trucks. According to the Automotive News Data Center there were 8,269,351 trucks and SUVs sold in 2007. And according to Kicking Tires, "pickup trucks are the lifeblood of the auto industry, contributing an estimated $5,000 to $15,000 to automakers' coffers for each one sold". A truck is not simply a mode of commuting, at least for us Americans, but it is a reflection of our personality as well. So we spend even more money, after the initial purchase, to add some great accessories to give our pickups that "personal touch".
  • Some Things To Consider When Choosing A Towing Company - How do you find the best nyc towing service? If you’ve ever had car trouble then you know that finding the right answer to this question is very important. Some people say that knowing the different types of equipment used by towing companies can help you decide Bronx towing service to use in case you need help in moving your car for repairs or you need to get it retrieved after an accident.
  • Truck Accidents Decline Among Loggers - A recent study conducted by the state of Washington found that the number of truck accidents involving log trucks has declined by 11 percent even as the number of accidents involving all commercial trucks increased by 15 percent over a two-year period. Commercial truck accidents are considered the most expensive and fatal vehicular accidents that can occur throughout the country. When a truck accident occurs it can devastate more than just the individuals involved, but can often affect family and friends as well. Details of Log Trucks Versus Commercial Trucks?
  • Making Moves Fun when Moving with Children - Taking your kids with you when you move is a requirement, but it may not be easy to do.
  • Checks Carried Out By Rental Companies - Checks Carried Out By Rental Companies When you go to hire or rent any car you will find that it would have gone through a thorough check .the rental company will have a check list of the car or van which you are about to rent. I have compiled a list of checks which the rental company will go through before and after the car van or truck is rented.
  • How to Find the Right Golf Driver - A big percentage of your results and scores depend on what kind of golf driver you have and how you use it. Since it’s the longest hitting club you have, one small mistake can be fatal. For many beginners, just keeping the golf ball on the fairway can be a challenge.
  • What You Need To Know About Making Truck Driving Your Career - Ask any experienced trucker about his job and the answer you are most likely to get is, “Trucking is not a job; trucking is a way of life”. And what a way of life it is! You get to drive one of the most powerful machines on the road; you look through your windshield and you see a never-ending, constantly changing movie unfold in front you every second;
  • The Logic Behind Truck Advertising KPI Implementation - The advertising industry has certainly expanded in such a way that some people would even deem unpredictable. In the past, newspapers were just about the most effective means of advertising.
  • Before They Were Famous: Top 10 Celebrity Lorry Drivers - Actors, athletes and mass murderers – it takes all sorts to drive lorries. With brief details of their involvement in the trade and subsequent celebrity, here is a countdown of the top 10 stars who worked as lorry drivers before they were famous, with varying degrees of success. # 10 Chris Tarrant: This radio and television presenter, best known for hosting the TV game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, pursued a number of jobs before finding his feet in television. Tarrant’s former roles include long-distance lorry driver, security officer and schoolteacher. # 9 Chris Eubank: Chris Eubank is notable for being the only member of our list to have taken up lorry driving after he become famous. October 2003 saw a politically motivated Eubank descending on Whitehall in his personal HGV to protest against the war in Iraq.
  • Rc Nitro Truck Pulls Are More Fun Than A Barrel Of Monkeys - When was the last time you had some fun? Well, that was too long ago. You have been looking into owning a RC truck but you keep wondering what to do with it. Hey, one of the coolest things you can do with RC trucks is to especially take part in a truck pull. If the urge is there to participate in an RC truck pull you will need to look at the big boy toys, a truck that runs on a nitro engine.
  • Tips for a Simple Move with Your Pet - Moving is a stressful time for everyone, including your pets. The only difference between you and your pets is the fact that they do not know how to handle the stress of relocation as easy as you do. Because of this fact, it is imperative that you find the best way to handle your move early on. Moving Methods There are various different choices when it comes to moving your things. You might decide that a professional mover is the right method for you, or you may choose to do it yourself. A moving truck rental is the simplest way to move when you have pets that will be moving with you. Moving Truck Rental and Pets There are many benefits that you will see if you choose to relocate with a rental truck.
  • World's Top 10 Silly Lorry Stories! - Whether it’s down to lack of sleep, a comical attitude or a desire for distractions on a long journey, for some reason lorries and lorry drivers have been the focus of many of the craziest news stories over the last few years. Here is a countdown of the top 10! # 10 Fast food attack on ‘go slow’ doctor (Czech Republic) An Austrian doctor lodged a complaint after a lorry driver threw a cheeseburger at him for driving too slowly.
  • Is The Legal Driving Age The Same For All Countries? - The legal driving age is the age in which a person can obtain their driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. In the United States, the age in which a person can legally drive is 16 and there are certain rules that must be met before the teenager receives their license. These requirements include obtaining a learner's permit and taking driver education classes before taking the written and driving exam for the driver's license.
  • Drop-in and Spray-on Truck Bed Liners - One of the greatest qualities of a truck, whether a semi-truck, pickup truck, or dump truck, is its ability to carry heavy loads. But truck owners know that repeated use of the truck bed with heavy materials will cause wear and tear.
  • Garbage Truck Financing - Garbage trucks are essential for sanitation companies to transport wastes to recycling centers or to some other places. These trucks come in different configurations to suit various purposes. They are unique in nature and they can be used for limited purposes only. Due to their unique nature, they are highly expensive. However any banks or traditional financial institutions would not be willing to finance garbage trucks. Hence a specialized financing company that has experience in various types of equipment is required to seek garbage truck financing. There are different types of garbage trucks to dispose different types of wastes. Front loader truck is a garbage truck which has fork like structure at its front.
  • Moving Truck Rental: Making a Move Easy - Adding kids, pets, or other complications to a move can make moving hard. When more than one or two people are involved, moving can get really complex. At times, the move seems to spin out of control, and stress gets the best of people. This is the point at which many people who move compare moving to death, and feel as if they cannot deal with it. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to cope with this stress and these feelings. There are even ways to avoid them altogether. Plenty of people make it through moves with a smile on their face and their sanity intact. If you want to be like this, then follow these steps the next time that you need to relocate.
  • Cheap 1/8 Scale Nitro Powered RC Trucks Are At The Top Of The RC Truck List - Cheap 1/8 scale nitro powered rc trucks are at the top of the list for individuals who are prepared to leap with both feet into the world of r/c nitro powered trucks. 1/8 scale nitro rc trucks are not inexpensive unless you find one with a blown engine, no body, etc. However, there are still incredible deals to be had that will have you dancing the rc nitro monster truck rock. RC nitro 2 speed trucks are more amusing than a barrel of monkeys.
  • Case Study: Once Again Allstate Tries To Avoid Paying A Legitimate Claim - In November 2003, 36 year-old Christina Hoover* was driving in the west bound lanes of Interstate 90 about 2 miles west of Cle Elum. Her husband was riding in the front passenger seat. The defendant, Sally Hinkle, was driving her vehicle in the adjacent lane but 3 to 4 car lengths ahead. The defendant then suddenly changed lanes in front of Ms. Hoover, causing her to lose control, spin 180 degrees and come to a stop sideways in the middle lane.
  • 3 Lorry Stories – Spot The Fake One - Over the years, the truck driver has made for a great series of stories. Amidst the standard tales of traffic jams, incredible journeys and more incredible bad driving, when involved with a freight exchange, you hear the type of outlandish tales more commonly associated with fishermen. In researching this article, I found too that lorries and lorry drivers are commonly associated with horror stories, and tales (and images) too gruesome to write about here.
  • The Stress Less Move Part Two: The Truck - I hope Part 1: The Bank of this series was helpful to you. The Next thing you should consider is rental truck. Most companies will accept reservations weeks in advance. Wait too long, you might not get a truck in the size you need, or on the day you need it. Call several companies to compare rates and mileage fees. Free mileage is great but the rental rate will be greater than a truck where you pay for mileage. Calculate the amount of mileage to determine if it will be cheaper to pay the mileage, or pay the higher truck rental rate. There are companies that will pay you, or give you a discount on the rental rate if you are going to an area that needs trucks. Ask them if they do this, it could save you a bundle.
  • Auto Insurance, It's No Joke - Ron White is a blue collar comedian who tells a great tale about a man who, in the face of an oncoming hurricane declares that he's in great physical shape, so he's going to chain himself to a tree and tough out the storm. "I want to let you in a secret. It's not 'that' the wind is blowing, it's 'what' the wind is blowing.
  • The Fundamentals Of The Truck Advertising Scorecard - The indicators that can be used in developing the truck advertising scorecard may not be too many. These indicators should be carefully chosen so as to have clear perspectives to be included in the scorecard for performance measure. Outdoor advertising is one of the popular forms of advertising. This is characterized by placing ads, banners, and other promotional materials outside the domicile of the target markets. Among the advertising campaign that falls under this advertising form is truck advertising.
  • New Driver Car Insurance - How To Save More Money With Your New Driver - Sometimes it’s difficult for new drivers to save money on their car insurance policies. This is mostly due to the fact that new drivers just aren’t as experienced driving as those drivers who have been on the roads for a few more years. Car insurance companies tend to view new drivers at a higher risk for accidents and traffic violations than they see those more experienced drivers; therefore, they charge a higher rate for new driver car insurance. A new driver doesn’t necessarily mean a teen driver, either;
  • 10 More Silly Lorry Stories! - As I reported in my previous article, ‘World's Top 10 Silly Lorry Stories’, lorries and lorry drivers seem to have a habit of being involved in some of the world’s quirkiest news stories. Well, with a little delving, I’ve discovered many more ridiculous lorry stories. Here is my second top 10! Chicken run A lorry driver made a 100-mile trip with a live chicken under his bonnet. The truck driver only heard the hen clucking when he arrived at an Asda depot near Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

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