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What is the NEW “PC” violation on inspection reports
VIOLATION 395.8E1PC Drivers who improperly use the personal conveyance (PC) provision may be on the receiving end of a new kind of...
Aug 8, 20221 min read


THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP IN THE FREIGHT INDUSTRY
Sleep is a rare commodity in a trucker’s life. Good quality sleep is even rarer, and that’s why the one-size-fits-all prescriptive...
Aug 8, 20224 min read


Aug 8, 20220 min read
Breaking EVEN at $5.99 a gallon as of March 7, 2022 at 12:00PM
So your big rig tractor gives you about 6 to 8 miles per gallon, depending on different age factors and driver abilities. That is...
Mar 7, 20221 min read


110 YEARS in JAIL! Was it justified ?!?
For the past several days the transportation world is talking about a CDL driver's harsh sentencing. Our country is divided between " He...
Dec 17, 20216 min read


Different Types of Vehicle Signage that Will Grow Your Business
The perfect business signage can really help your business take off. Cohesive company signage helps with brand building and highlights...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Cellex Drug and Alcohol offers affordable random drug and alcohol consortium programs for all sizes
Cellex Drug and Alcohol offers affordable random drug and alcohol consortium programs for all size companies. While training your drivers...
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Biden announces plans FOR PORT & border-crossing improvements to help supply chain
President Joe Biden laid out how the recently passed infrastructure bill will help the current supply chain crisis through port...
Dec 15, 20216 min read


GET HELP WITH IFTA REPORT
*Kamion integrates with your ELD provider and records the miles for each truck. *Kamion integrates with your fuel card provider to...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Acquisition of Kamion Intended to Drive Carrier Profitability; Accelerate Platform Enhancements
Kamion agreed to Be Acquired Outright by Loadsmart: Earlier this year, Kamion announced it had entered into a strategic partnership with...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Kamion integrates with Omnitracs, Keep Truckin', Samsara, and ELD Rider
1. Stop making safety personnel copy/import data into fragile spreadsheets. 2. Use location info so dispatchers and managers can see...
Dec 15, 20211 min read


CellEx & Kamion IO working Hand in Hand for YOU - Our Clients
What is Kamion? Kamion is an intelligent truck management software to help dispatchers optimize driver’s time on the road. All your...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Where are the Trailers?
Looking for New Equipment: U.S. trailer orders dropped below 17,000 in October, according to industry forecaster FTR, far below a year...
Dec 15, 20213 min read


Commercial Vehicle Industry is NOT Seeing Chip Improvements
Where are the Tractor SEMICONDUCTORS? The semiconductor shortage bottomed in September-October. However, supply constraints for this...
Dec 15, 20211 min read


OEMs are Not Taking TRACTOR Orders
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders declined in October 2021 from the previous month. While fleets are looking to add more trucks, many OEMs...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


How to Protect Yourself When Leaving a Deposit
There are certain situations when a dealer will ask for a deposit to make sure you're serious about purchasing a vehicle. Currently...
Dec 15, 20211 min read


OEMs Canceling 2021 Truck Orders: Rebooking for a higher cost in 2022
OEMs are having difficulty planning production for next year as unfinished 2021 orders are rolled over and fleets are placing new orders...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


TOLLS & TRASPONDERS
The rise of all-electronic tolling across the United States has resulted in new challenges for commercial fleets: Since Covid-19, cash...
Dec 15, 20213 min read


The schedule for complete 3G shutdowns are as follows:
- AT&T: February 22, 2022 - Sprint (T-Mobile): March 31, 2022 - Sprint LTE (T-Mobile): June 30, 2022 - T-Mobile: July 1, 2022 - Verizon:...
Dec 15, 20211 min read


FMCSA Announces Final Rule Requiring Annual Inspections of Rear Underride Guards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule amending safety regulations to specifically add rear underride...
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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