On a scorching summer day in Dallas, Texas, you're maneuvering your hefty truck down Interstate 20. Suddenly, a chatty 18-year-old girl collides with you while on her phone. Everyone emerges unharmed, but your truck bears a hefty $20,000 in damages. You promptly file a claim with her insurer, State Farm, only to be told that they can't compensate you just yet. "Why the delay? Clearly, it's her fault!" State Farm mentions a potential "limits issue." Understanding Limits Issues...

On December 22, 2023 Rep. Jesus G Garcia (D-IL) introduced a house bill called the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act to modify the Motor Carrier Act of 1980.  The bill has the following cosponsors list: Rep. Henry C Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN).  This bill if passed and signed into law will increase the amount of insurance that interstate carriers have to carry fr...

In transportation, honesty is a door that swings both ways. Not only are drivers seeking employment expecting a straight-up recruiter to give them the scoop on what to anticipate with a potential company. But to be fair, there is a certain level of honesty that recruiters require out of potential driving candidates as well. And as long as we’re being honest here, both sides could certainly learn a thing or two from the other. Don’t Tell Me What I Want To Hear A recruiter ...

As 2024 swings into full gear, a lot of folks start the dawning of a new year by making resolutions or setting goals for the days, weeks, and months ahead. For professional drivers, it might be a good idea to kick the new year off right by setting some goals in terms of daily routines to change, update, or follow. Over the last three years or so many companies and carriers have been dealing with, and attempting to manage, a very uncommon situation within the trucking industry...

About a year ago, I decided to add a gasoline generator and auxiliary fuel tank to my truck for my 120v power needs in the sleeper....

From all of us at ExpeditersOnline.com and the On Time Media family, we wish you a most prosperous and joyful 2024. Cheers to a fresh start and a year full of exciting possibilities! ...

Rounding out 2023 and pressing on into 2024, it seems as good a time as any to evaluate some seemingly basic truck care necessities. Specifically, taking proper care of your tires. Especially as we hit the coldest and snowiest months of the season, it’s a smart idea to be properly prepared for what weather comes your way. Commercial truck drivers, by regulatory standards, are required to physically inspect their tires at the beginning and end of a driving shift. Not only t...

If you own a newer truck and like to do some or most of your own maintenance, you should consider the OTR Performance Diagnostics Tool an essential part of your toolbox....

Small trucking businesses and owner-operators can face significant challenges when their trucks are damaged in accidents. While regular people often get rental help from insurance, it's not the same for businesses with big trucks. This means truckers have to figure out how to get temporary trucks on their own, and it can be tough and costly. Renting Trucks is a Struggle There are several reasons why it's hard for a truck owner to rent a replacement. Contracts with trucking co...

From the team at ExpeditersOnline.com, we’d like to take a few moments to pause and reflect on how the years may seem to endlessly advance but the base formula for expedited gift shopping and giving remains unchanged. During the holidays, many in the truck driving community that we love and hold dear are busy working to help maintain an economy that is largely based on buying and selling. Most folks don’t typically consider much beyond the customary exchanging of funds in...