How can trucking companies achieve improved trucking operational effectiveness? Have you ever asked yourself this question?

Well, at first sight, that might seem as an unreachable aim that trucking companies have.

More precisely, many people think that trucking companies cannot improve trucking operational effectiveness because of the fact that the U.S. trucking industry nowadays is comprised of around 3 million trucks, 3 million drivers, and 1 million trucking companies. Which means that there is a high level of competitiveness.

The competitiveness in the trucking industry is on a very high level, it is no secret. Therefore, it is no wonder why the American Trucking Association has stated that the trucking industry is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy.

On a yearly basis, trucking companies are moving 9.2 billion tons of freight.

Moreover, trucking companies can improve their profit margins and achieve improved trucking operational effectiveness by adopting the essential undeniable practices that lead to improved safety, happy truck drivers and employees.

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To be a successful trucking company owner you will need to take quite a few steps and win the game called life.

Not everyone is cutout to drive, nor to run a successful trucking business. Yes, you heard me right!! I guess what I am trying to say here is that it takes a lot more then having money and passion for the business, to be a trucking company owner! You will need to have the oomph too!

You will need to feel and recognize the possibilities, the opportunities, and everything else that come together with the title of trucking company owner. But you will need to feel the responsibility that comes with it as well!

One thing that every trucking company owner has, or at least should have is the ability to be a leader. Furthermore that person needs to use all resources available and create an environment.

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Semi truck accidents are among some of the worst there is! This isn’t because truckers are bad drivers! It is not because drivers of small cars are bad drivers! We will come back to drivers in a second, but if it isn’t the drivers that make semi truck accidents, then what is it?

It is the vehicles themselves actually that cause semi truck accidents!

A semi truck with a trailer can weigh 80,000 or more pounds! While an average car or small ¾ ton truck will only weigh about 4,000 pounds. So, anyone who has ever thrown a water balloon at a friend, knows the balloon doesn’t stand a chance, and neither does the small car when it hits a commercial truck!

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Semi truck accidents account for approximately 415,000 crashes (those that were actually reported) in 2015.

Of those about 1 percent or 3600 to be exact was fatal, and in 20 percent were involved serious injury. The FMCSA maintains details to report  on all the data related to semi truck accidents.

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A day in the life of a trucker: an opportunity to see the country and experience the trucking world.

Only if you stand face to face with a truck driver you will get the chance to see the other side of the trucking world. You will get to see that the life of a truck driver is no ordinary.

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In general, the life of a truck driver is much different nowadays than the one truck drivers were living two decades ago.

But, what in fact improved the lifestyle of truck drivers these days? What changed so dramatically?

Truck driving is not a simple occupation, but the improvements in the driver scheduling, as well as the improvement and innovation of technology, have greatly changed the way that truck drivers are living on the road.

Nowadays, truck drivers are working jointly with dispatchers and route managers. By doing so they are creating more functional routes and more time-efficient deliveries.

Just like any other profession, truck driving has pros and cons. Furthermore, in this article, you will have the chance to read some aspects and facts about the trucking world that truck drivers are living in.

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For some people taking a DOT Physical Exam it’s a piece of cake, but that isn’t always the case.

Others will struggle and get the “chills” just a few days before the final day, and then when the day comes they fail.

Their mind completely blocks and they will draw a blank. I have been there myself quite few times!

Why is that so? – You might be wondering!

Well, first off, we are all different people and stress levels affect us all in different ways.

Me for example, I am fairly stress resistant, to the point where I always see it the other way around. Actually I have gotten really good at controlling my feelings, (to the point I can usually control my body too)!

On the other side, my sister, oh man! Her blood pressure will hit the roof just because there isn’t enough mushrooms it the fridge for the soup she was planning to make. Let’s not even speak about her pressure levels if she were to take the DOT Physical exam!

So, with that said, let’s not forget that we all act and perform differently in given moments.

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Everyone knows that driving a truck is dangerous but, oil field trucking is even more so! Now you might be saying to yourself, “That isn’t true”, but let me tell you: Well it is!!

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Now, here comes the other argument: What about firefighters, hazmat drivers, police officers, ice road truckers and such? I will admit their jobs are dangerous, but not more than oil field trucking!

So, here are a few numbers to support my claim (taken from Forbes). An estimated 41% of ALL fatal work-related deaths were in the transportation industry! By their ranking, trucking is placed 8th, while firefighters and police officers were not even in the top 10.

Well then, what makes oil field trucking jobs even more dangerous? It is largely due to what they are hauling, which is: crude oil, refined fuel, and other gasses, all of which are combustible.

In addition, petroleum products can be very toxic and cause other health related issues. You can read the material safety data sheets to see just how much so!!Here is an example of one.

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First off what are fuel management systems? What is fuel management systems used for? Both are valid and good questions!

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The basic answer is that fuel management systems are just that; devices, programs, and/or systems used for control and monitor fuel usage and other related accountability issues. It can be used on your truck’s tank or on the tank being hauled.

In a basic nutshell, fuel management systems measure the amount of fuel put into the tank and how long it lasts and can also monitor cost, consumption, and other data.

Most commonly associated with airplanes, we have all see the movie where the pilot reads the gauge, estimates the burning rate, and how much long the engines will run.

Well, it works similarly for your truck, only it also tells the dispatcher (or other authority) how much was put in the tank, the cost, and how fast it was used.

There are numerous systems, some common ones are:

• Card based, the fuel credit card used is used with a driver’s assigned pin (usually assigned either the driver or the vehicle).
• Onsite fueling systems, fleet trucks are fueled in their lot and the appropriate information is recorded.
• Onsite fuel delivery, the fuel is brought to the jobsite and the vehicles are recorded / monitored on the spot.

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What are the differences between professional truck drivers and just truck drivers? -Well at first glance you might think there is not much of a difference.

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Some might even say it depends on all matters of issues to determine what the difference is, but believe me when I am saying, there is a big difference, and I am going to speak in this article and tell you all about that difference!

So first of all, let’s touch on a few key points about the overall truck driving job. These are the points that are obvious yet the same, regardless how one is classified. First and foremost is what is required to legally operate a commercial truck and what is even considered a commercial truck?

So to the second point first. The simplest answer is: a commercial vehicle is any vehicle used for official business. Further descriptions would say one that is used for and represents a company, organization, business, or other in any official capacity. Some examples are:

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In my attempt to create the ‘ultimate’ heavy duty truck guide I know there will be points, ideas, and information left out. Unfortunately trying to cover everything about a heavy duty truck can be hard. Not that there is not enough information, but deciding what to include and what to skim over, is the real issue.

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Some might read this and think it is a good overview, others might say what about this or that. As usual I will welcome all suggestions and points in the comments box beneath the article. For others perhaps this will be more a starting point in your quest to learn more about what is considered to be a heavy duty truck.

I will say for this guide of mine that it isn’t a 4×4 GMC with a lift kit and spray on ‘mud’!!! It is geared towards commercial trucks.

If you want to learn more from an official point of view you have several options:

• Visit the site of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• Read The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) article, regarding the heavy duty trucks;
• Read the FMCSA’s safety compliance and enforcement program (CSA);
• You can visit your state’s transportation department or other relevant regulatory agency for your state or the state where operating in;
• Visit on-line forums, groups, and other social media sites for heavy duty trucks and truck drivers, or any kind of site for truckers will give you a valid information on the topic, in matter of fact;
• Read one of the on-line or hard copy truckers’ magazines, or join one of the many trucking associations like example the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, (OOIDA).

Of course, there are other options. But what I have put together is a guide, and I hope it does help you for finding the information you are seeking.

Commercial Truck Classification

Ok, I guess, before I go into details about what is a heavy duty truck, or the types or their uses and all that other fun stuff, I shall first explain the classifications. I am sure many will be like, “I already know this”! Well, if you do know, then this might be a refresher for you, if you don’t, I hope it adds to your understanding.

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In this article, I will talk about the real time fleet tracking and how it affect or help the trucking business. The new technology is changing our lives every day and it might seem same for us but please people let’s go back 10-13 years ago, the world that we were known and the life that we lived.

Do you remember the first mobile phone and from there … the first Smartphone. The technology is taking us to the future; actually, I rather say that we live in the future. Just open video of latest inventions you will see things that you could never imagine.

The trucking business is moving with the speed of light into a new era where we can monitor and control the efficiency of the trucks from the commodity of our office. The real time fleet tracking is the trucking future and as we are jumping from day to day it just become better and better. The real time fleet tracking system helps the trucking companies to save money and increase the efficiency.

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If you use fleet tracking for sure you will learn how to save money with the proper use of the system. If you are a trucking company that is not a part of the real time fleet tracking family you probably think:

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