Truckstop Blog
November 19, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Best Places for Truckers to Get Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re going to be one of many truck drivers braving snow, ice, and/or traffic this Thanksgiving and would still like to have a turkey dinner, check out this list of restaurants and truck stops open on Thursday, Nov. 22.
November 16, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Tips for Handling Snow and Ice When You’re Trucking
Driving on ice and snow in white-out conditions is serious business. If you’re new to truck driving and worried about hitting the road this season, check out some winter driving tips that should help you get where you’re going.
November 1, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Getting Your Truck Ready for Winter Conditions
If you’re driving a truck that’s not ready for negative temps and freezing roadways, you could end up a bad situation. Taking some precautions now could save you later.
October 29, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Dock411 & Truckstop.com Partner to Offer Valuable Dock & Facility Information
Dock411, an industry innovator working to improve the lives and profitability of owner-operators, brokers, fleets and shipper/receivers, announced today that they are partnering with Truckstop.com, leader in freight matching and load board solutions. Dock411 is a shipper/receiver docking information source for the trucking, transportation and logistics industries. Dock411 collects, curates, and shares data like wait
October 23, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Hours of Service: Making the most of your limited time
Understanding how to work within HOS regulations to make the most of your time while staying compliant will help truck drivers increase their bottom line and keep their truck rolling as much as possible.
October 22, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
How to have a better relationship with brokers
What can you do to have a better relationship with brokers that will benefit you – and your wallet – in the future?
October 19, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act and What You Can Do
The FMCSA is interested in hearing “what effect…California’s meal and rest break requirements may have on interstate commerce.” Share how California’s break rules could be detrimental to highway safety and are incompatible and a duplication of the federal hours of service regulations already in place.
October 16, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Brokers: How to have better relationships with truck drivers and owner-operators
Are you a broker? Find out how you can build better relationships with owner-operators and truck drivers that will help grow your business!
October 12, 2018 | Jeremy Feucht
Freight News Friday: Hurricane Michael; BlackBerry Enters Transportation
Hurricane Michael, BlackBerry throws their hat in the transportation ring, and the FMCSA's autonomous trucking comment period.
October 10, 2018 | Amanda Hammond
Cargo Shield: Protect your cargo for just $12 a load with an “easy button”
Enjoy a seamless claims process and avoid the cargo claims hassle for just $12 per load.