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Are you Geared up for Winter Weather? Essentials Every Driver ShouldHave
Winter brings on a new set of challenges for truck drivers. When packing your winter gear,don’t pack lightly for brief stops. You should consider that the possibility of accidents orcoming to a standstill on impassable snowy roads may leave you out in the cold for severalhours. In the event that ...
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It’s Snow O’Clock Somewhere — Part Two Managing Black Ice in Fall Sleet or Winter Weather Conditions
With the ever-changing and current unpredictable climate patterns in the United States, snowfall and cold conditions leading to slippery roads can sneak up earlier than normal. How ready are you for the Black Ice and Snow Season? It’s not just about snowfall; Cold, Fall rainy weather can create sleet and ...
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It’s Snow O’Clock Somewhere — Part One Winterizing Your Truck
With the ever-changing and current unpredictable climate patterns in the United States, snowfall and cold conditions leading to slippery roads can sneak up earlier than normal. How ready are you for the Black Ice and Snow Season? While best defense practices include assessing the weather conditions along your route, slowing ...
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Changing Careers in the Quiet Season — A Costly Mistake
Many Don’t Understand the “Quiet Season” and How to Prepare for it The trucking industry, characterized by its cyclical nature, faces an annual phase known as the “Quiet Season”. This typically occurs post-holiday, between January and March, resulting in reduced demand for freight and job opportunities. However, there are smart, ...
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Before Considering a Career Change, Consider These Tips — Are you able to afford it?
Before considering a career change, experts suggest asking yourself the following questions before applying for a new position: Almost no company today hires drivers without undergoing a thorough vetting process and background check
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Refusing or Failing a Drug Test
Understanding a Mandatory SAP Program Refusing a drug test is considered failing a drug test. In our Blog, Fundamentals of DOT Drug Testing, we discussed how long disqualifying, prescription, and illegal drugs last in your system. The bottom line is that depending on the drug, it can show up in ...
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Fundamentals of DOT Drug Testing
Disqualifying Drugs • Prescription Drugs • Illegal Drugs • How Long They Last in Your System Any type of recreational, non-prescription, or prescription drugs used by a commercial truck driver can significantly impact a driver’s coordination, judgement, focus, and reaction times. The DOT states, “any driver that takes a controlled ...
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Common Reasons Background Checks Don’t Make the Cut
Pre-qualifying For a FedEx Ground Linehaul Position 1. Applicants Don’t Have Tractor-Trailer Experience Entry-level applicants with 0-6 months of experience must have a school certificate from an approved school. Entry-level applicants are required to train as an OTR Team driver. Applicants with 6-11 months of experience must have an approved ...
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Is Your Application Getting Noticed or Passed Up?
Are you wondering why you may never hear back from a company that you have applied to? Applications typically do not provide the opportunity to sell your qualifications, whereas providing a resume can. What makes a professional resume for a commercial motor vehicle driver stand out? Relevance is an important ...
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Do You Have the Job Hopping Syndrome?
Those who quit jobs frequently, only staying with an employer for short durations of less than six months to seek “better pay” or a “better opportunity”, are known as job hoppers. Chances are that an employer will hop right past them and onto the next candidate. Employers may not reach ...
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