Before we get into the particulars of the new Rand McNally Motor Carrier Atlas, we would like to go down memory lane.  Doing so will show our age and bring back memories of those around the same age as us. Both of us remember when all we only a few ways of figuring out how to get from point A to point B.  The main was a state, city, county, etc foldable paper map.  Most of the time they were provided by the state, gas station, etc.  Another way you could call the location...

Are you equipped with UM/UIM insurance coverage for your commercial equipment? Knowing what UM/UIM insurance can offer you is important!...

Since taking office, the Biden administration has made infrastructure development a key priority. With ongoing efforts to revitalize America's aging infrastructure and bolster the economy, the Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced an impressive allocation of $2.2 billion in funding for 162 infrastructure projects across the country. This type of heavy investment marks a crucial step in the administration's mission to create a more resilient, efficient, and sus...

*At the time of publication, the bridge has partially opened. In the aftermath of the I-95 bridge collapse in Northeast Philadelphia, the region's trucking community has already been drastically impacted. With this crucial artery cut off for a seemingly undetermined amount of time, it is imperative that truck drivers stay informed, modify their strategies, and adapt their operations to maintain quality service and productivity. Stay Informed While most in the expedite world m...

Brake violations are just one of the many red flags recruiters are taught to look for on a PSP report. Proper brake safety is routinely preached to drivers when they are in the midst of being trained to become Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. Whether driving over-the-road in a big rig, or perhaps as a local bus driver, the importance of brake safety cannot and should not be taken likely. An entire week dedicated to brake safety is scheduled to take place from Augu...

Road construction workers have a dangerous job. They often work with large equipment near traffic of varying speeds with drivers who are frequently distracted. There is little debate on these facts, however, to all the road construction crews out there, the following is for you....

If you have ever traveled interstate 24 in Tennessee from Nashville to Chattanooga, you have crossed Monteagle. You know, the one with the mandatory brake check for trucks at the summit. Monteagle boasts a 6% grade on the eastern descent for just over about 4 miles....

Are you new to the trucking industry? Do you need or want to know how all those truck stop loyalty programs work? Well, look no further. Read on to find out just what each of the Big 3 truck stop chains (TA/Petro, Love’s, Pilot/Flying J) have to offer by way of their loyalty programs and how to use them to your advantage....

Another fantastic Expedite Expo is all said and done.  First off, we would like to thank the entire staff at On Time Media for excellent job done putting on the Expo.  It was great seeing and catching up friends most we have not seen since last year’s Expo. We have included a lot of pictures of the Expo as the saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words.  We hope you enjoy looking at them. This year’s Expo we were able to connect with a couple more people and compa...

A major concern for truckers is time that’s being wasted as they forage for a spot to rest their truck, trailer, and self. Load One CEO and immediate past chairman of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), John Elliott, has been an integral voice speaking on behalf of the beleaguered trucker. John says, “you look at driver satisfaction and safety, the average driver wastes about an hour just looking for a parking spot.” He adds, “you could be the CEO of a company makin...