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The Unspoken Rules of the Truck Stop: A Trucker’s Guide
Don’t Crossing the Parking Lot Boundaries First bump on the road for a veteran tripper is that there is a hierarchy in reserving parking spots in a truck stop, although non-verbal. Sacred Reserved Spots should be off-limits to any late-night arrivals, and taking the early bird’s parking spot is unthinkable. Multi-space occupancy and blocking fuel…
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Beyond the Fuel Pump: What Makes a Great Truck Stop?
For most people, fuel is a key concern associated with a truck stop. However, for long-haul drivers, over the road for hours, a great truck stop is a lot more than a gas station. It is an essential rest area that serves the purposes of both truckers and travelers, offering comfort and critical services. These…
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The Trucker’s Struggle: Finding Safe and Reliable Truck Parking
For truck drivers, finding safe and reliable truck parking is one of their most difficult problems. Juggling long hours on the road, the federal rest requirements, and high freight demands results in advanced levels of stress when heading to a truck stop or rest area. Unlike in the past, most truck stops and rest areas…
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After the Accident: How Truck Accident Lawyers Can Assist You
The nature of truck accidents is quite different than that of any car accident; they tend to involve several different people such as the trucking company, insurers, drivers, and even sometimes manufacturers. After an accident, victims tend to feel stressed due to the ongoing legal battles and insurance claiming processes. This is why truck accident…
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A Trucker’s Story: The Importance of Having a Truck Accident Lawyer
Heavy Dangers While Living a Life Driving a Truck There is a saying in the trucking world that goes “the best of trucks exhale in the great outdoors.” With every trucker accepting how graceful yet complex the open roads can be, it is easy to understand that shackled with freedom also comes a dagger-like danger.…
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Understanding Your Truck Tax Obligations: Avoid Costly Mistakes
A shipping company or fleet owner must ensure that their entire fleet of heavy vehicles is compliant with all federal tax obligations. This is a major concern since a shipping company can get into serious trouble if any requirements are missed. One such requirement is Form 2290 – the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return,…
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Navigating Department of Transport Regulations: A Trucker’s Perspective
Compliance with the Department of Transport (DOT) regulations should not be viewed only in the light of averting fines, but also in terms of career, personal safety, others on the road, and how to stay safe. Every trucker has to deal with hours of service rules and vehicle inspections as they are a part of…
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Truck Tax Season: Tips and Tricks for Owner-Operators
Prepare and Learn About Your Tax Responsibilities Having everything organized ahead of time is the best way to avoid headaches, and it will elevate the chances of easing up tax time as an owner-operator. Understanding what you owe is a first step, whether that be the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) filed via Form 2290,…