The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, and long-haul truckers are no exception. Below are some of the chief complaints of drivers who have worked throughout the pandemic.
News
We strive to stay up to date on current events in the trucking industry. It is important for us to stay well informed so that we can make better decisions and relay our information to you. Our news collection will contain some of the most important events going on in the industry at the moment.
In these articles, we will showcase information that will be beneficial to you and your business. For more information or for a free quote give us a call at (678) 271 – 3449.
Minimum Liability Insurance Increasing and Other Expected Changes in 2021
Here at TruckInsuranceQuotes.com, we frequently monitor the industry to bring our clients news that affects them the most. Below we outline some trucking insurance regulations set to take effect in 2021 as well as speculation on changes in the transportation industry under the new president.
DOT Monitoring Services with Truck Insurance Quotes
The trucking industry is heavily regulated and one slip can cost your company more than a little money. The government expects you to know and keep track of every DOT violation that crops up. When do they expect you to run your business?
4 Ways Carriers are Attempting to Woo Young Drivers
Currently, there’s a record truck driver shortage of about 60,000 drivers. There are many reasons for this shortage, which include the high average age of current truck drivers, high industry freight volumes, and high school kids that are increasingly attending higher education institutes rather than immediately entering the workforce.
What’s happening with truck driver turnover with COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic has definitely led to a lot of changes and challenges – there’s no denying that. Pretty much everyone and everything has been affected by the pandemic. One thing that was impacted by COVID-19 is the driver turnover rate in the trucking industry, an interesting effect of the virus:
CVSA International Roadcheck continues
The CVSA had postponed their International Roadcheck because of the pandemic. However, they have rescheduled the International Roadcheck, and it’s going on now. It started on Sept. 9th and will continue through Sept. 11th. (Attention has been able to shift back to inspecting drivers and vehicles now that safety standards and Out of Service criteria.)
FMCSA extends Emergency Declaration
These days, everything feels topsy-turvy and up in the air. The pandemic situation changes what seems like every day. The FMCSA issued an Emergency Declaration for the trucking world, and they recently extended that Emergency Declaration. It was due to expire on August 14th, but it has now been extended through September 14th. (Of course, the emergency declaration applies only to certain motor carriers – there are restrictions.)
Brake Safety Inspection Week Blitz is September 15 to 21
Every year since 1998, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has sponsored Brake Safety Inspection week in September. This year’s event, which takes place between Sunday, September 15 and Saturday, September 21, will feature random roadside inspections on commercial vehicles located throughout North America.