There are many things that you should know about transportation liability! There are facts and there is fiction, and you as a trucker or an owner of a trucking company should know to tell the difference.

Not knowing the difference can cost you big time.

Not knowing the difference between a professional truck driver and a driver is one thing. If you can’t tell the difference between the perfect drivers resume and just a regular resume or a best truck tire and any other tire, in many cases will not make much difference!

But not knowing the fine line of transportation liability myths and reality is something else. So, before you get your next load, you should pay close attention and take stuff serious.

The contracts negotiated between a shipper and a carrier often blurs the lines of who is responsible in cases something goes wrong. So it’s important for you to understand the transportation liability and the real risks of transporting goods.

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Lately, truck driver signing bonuses are common practice by trucking business owners for drivers that are joining the trucking company for first time.

And there is no wonder why!

With the shortage of drivers, especially quality truck drivers, trucking company owners are desperate and ready to offer everything they can, including truck driver signing bonuses, in order to gain new drivers. And not only gain them but keep them as long as they can, in the company as well!

The truck driver signing bonuses are normally offered in cash, but they can also be given in the form of tuition reimbursement for truck driver training programs.

The exact amount of your sign-on bonus depends on several factors including:

• Experience;
• CDL endorsements (like HAZMAT);
• Whether you are an owner/operator;
• Job location.

Furthermore, from what I’ve heard, the best truck driver signing bonuses are given to long-haul and heavy haul or OTR drivers compared to the flatbed trailer drivers or some other types of driving positions which does not gets that high end truck driver signing bonuses.

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So, I guess today it’s time to speak about the top 10 trucking companies in Montana!  So far I managed to cover more than half of US ground so why not Montana!

Now, when it comes to trucking companies in Montana, I have to say that the choice is spectacular and versatile.

I know that I’ve said that for the trucking companies in New York and the trucking companies in Nebraska and every other state and their trucking companies. But people believe me when I say; there are many trucking companies in Montana!

My research for the top 10 trucking companies in Montana was mostly made online. There I looked into some drivers’ forums, trucking magazines and such, to be able to best present you what is available out there, in case you are in need of services from one of the best trucking companies in Montana.

Now, let’s face it! What I think is good, might not be good enough for you!

And I know not everyone will think that the 10 trucking companies in Montana that I’ve chosen today are indeed the best one out there. But after all, this is my choice and you can add some of your own choices in the comment box on the end of the article.

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You might not know it, but there are many amazing opportunities and truck driving jobs for Veterans.

As a former service member your previously gained driving skills are both valued and needed in the trucking industry. I know you might not think so but they are, indeed!

Here are just a few reasons why truck driving jobs for Veterans is a good idea:

• You can handle stress and constant change;
• Ability to work in most any environment, and don’t mind travel;
• You are used to schedules and meeting deadlines;
• The ability to understand the importance of and can follow rules;
• You understand the importance of properly maintaining your equipment.

Of course these are just a few of the reasons that recruiters use when finding truck driving jobs for Veterans.

Also, Veterans are loyal and understand how to follow directions. Another plus is with some companies where the requirement to where a uniform is necessary, well as a Veteran that is no problem.

Now if you’re a recent Veteran you might not be aware of just how valuable your skills are in the ‘real world’. Truck driving jobs for Veterans can be a great transition from service to civilian life.

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Ever noticed how trucking companies in Kansas differ from one another? Additionally, not only the trucking companies in Kansas but in other states as well.

Trucking Companies in Kansas

Have you ever asked yourselves what makes a company great?

Having said this, there are millions of different trucking companies across the United States and all of them have significant values.

Actually, a trucking company is valued or not valued at all by the work environment and CEOs in particular.

As a matter of fact, it all depends on their behavior with each other and their ability to build a strong company.

Besides this, to say nothing of creating a place where the employees, including truck drivers, consider it a safe place to work.

Furthermore, the respect, the professionalism, the quality of the communication, the relationships with colleagues, it all affects the rating of a company.

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“The Rise of Semi Trailer Trucks” at first sounds as a title of a cheesy horror movie. Or perhaps like the ever popular trucker flicks from the 1970’s, much like the “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”! But, instead of monkeys taking over the world, you have trucks conquering the world!

Just think if ‘Happy Toyz’ (the Green Goblin truck from “Maximum Overdrive”) suddenly came to life and rolled over the world. Much like the “The War Rig” from “Mad Max: Fury Road”. What a sight to see! Who do you think would survive Max or the Bandit?

But, in an odd way that is what happened. As technology advances so does everything else. Some things are a bit slower. Cellphones were advancing quicker in the Asian market than in the American market.

While microwaves and instant meals gained in popularity here but not as quickly in Europe!

The same was for the vehicle. Now of course when gasoline and diesel engines were first being designed they had several issues to contend with. Some of these are obvious and other we might take for granted. But here are a few issues:

Roads: once you left the major cities roads were mostly dirt and often badly rutted from the years of wagon usage.

Fuel: sure they figure out uses for oil in the late 1800’s but refining it was another matter. Petro stations were just a few and far between!

Parts: in the early days’ inventors and designers were building everything by hand. As time passed the designed were mass produced, but there weren’t any Auto Zone, NAPA, or O’Reilly auto parts stores.

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The trucking industry has great influence throughout the nation, I’ve already spoke about many different states and their trucking companies and today we are going to look at ten trucking companies in Nebraska.

The Nebraska Territory officially became the 37-th state in 1867. You might find it hard to believe but they once actually referred to Nebraska as being part of the “Great American Desert”!

This is because in 1820, Major Stephen H. Long considered the area to not be fit for human habitation (though his words were even a bit harsher).

This is due to the fact that the area at the time was hot, dry, rather flat, and home to few trees. The area is not a desert, but does resemble it in some places. It can get very hot and can have severe blizzards. But it is also beautiful with a lot of natural wonders to see, if you’re into that.

Of course times changes and we now refer to the area as the Great Plains. This region stretches from inside Canada down to almost Mexico and includes part of ten different American states. They are North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.

Like every state Nebraska has several interesting facts and places to see, way too many to list in here! But for example Nebraska got its name from the Oto Indian word meaning “flat water”.

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Cattle transportation is just one of the many commodities that get send across the nation every day. In fact billions upon billions of dollars’ worth of freight is moved along every year.

This can be done by shipping containers, on flatbeds, box trucks, and livestock trailers, like those used for cattle transportation.

There are numerous means for getting freight transported from one place to another. These can be from ship to port (typically overseas imports). In certain areas river barges can be seen loaded with cargo.

Air transportation is common, especially with smaller packages and overseas imports. One of the more common is the use of the rail system (companies like Union Pacific and Burlington Northern).

Then of course we have what is probably the most thought of, – the big rigs dragging trailers on America’s highways.

But there are other ways; now with the new technology and fancy gadgets, drones are becoming a new form of package delivery service.

Regardless the means used, getting freight from producer to market is important, I will even say it’s crucial.  It really doesn’t matter what is being transported.

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In this article, I will talk about the Ice road truck driving and the ice road truckers salary. Many of you that want to get into the OTR trucking probably wonder which Class 8 trucking service is the most profitable.

There are many trucking services available for you:

• Flatbed
• Reefer
• Dump
• Dry Van

But if you want to make big bucks then…  you should consider the Ice Road Trucking career. We all know that every trucking job has difficulties and challenges but the Ice Road Trucking service is a story of its own.

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 It is not easy to hit the roads and have a lifestyle that will keep you away from your family and friends for a long time. The money is the main reason why many of us get involved in the OTR trucking, but sometimes living in a limited truck cabin space can be difficult and easily can make us give up before having a chance to taste the real fruits of this career.

That is why the trucking world is not for everyone. It requires sacrifice and a sharp mind that will keep you focused and effective on the road.  If driving on the dry open road is so demanding… what about the Ice Road Trucking?

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With so many things to concern yourself with in the trucking industry, is bobtail insurance high on your list of what’s important? Or are you focused on things like truck maintenance, making sure your drivers have their CDL and proper endorsements, government regulations, finding loads, and such?

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Oh I am sure you know the importance of bobtail insurance. Not just the legal requirement to actually have and maintain your current policy, after all you don’t want to get fined and hurt your safety rating. There are also the other obvious reasons to cover your truck and important truck equipment, in case of an accident being a main one. Then we can’t forget the most important reason, the driver and other potentially injured people. He/she needs to be protected from the high cost of medical care while at the same time receiving the care they need.

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As I said previously, in the trucking world there are so many concerns:

• Maintenance: (tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, fluids/oils, etc.)
• Regulations (federal, state, local, contractual, company, and industry related)
• Loss Prevention (theft of product, fuel misuse/siphoning, missing equipment)

And the list goes on and on. What about staffing, office staff and drivers salaries, equipment, truck office expenses and insurance? But there is even so much more to stress about. It could make one really wonder, “Is it all worth it”? Well yes it is, if you are prepared and have everything in order and take care of the little things, including your bobtail insurance.

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