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fifth wheel greasehow often should you re-grease it under exstreame dirt road conditions ----- Response from Vicki: Hello. Thank you for asking a question. Because we Fuel prices keep climbingDiesel and gasoline prices continued to climb this week, with average retail pump prices increasing 2.4 cents and 7 cents per gallon, respectively, across this U.S., according to data tracked by the Energy information Administration (EIA). The agency said diesel now stands a U.S. average of $3.89 per gallon after this week’s 2.4 cent per gallon jump, though that retail pump price is 6.6 cents per gallon lower compared to the same week in 2012. EIA added that diesel prices increased in every region of the country except New England, where prices dropped 4/10ths of a penny to $3.991 per gallon. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Zc41Ed Texting truckers focus of West Virginia ‘Phone Down, Just Drive’ campaignNew Kent County West Virginia deputies — teaming up with Drive SMART Virginia — have launched a new national pilot initiative called “Phone Down, Just Drive” focusing on enforcing the federal regulation that bans truck drivers from using handheld devices behind the wheel. The national pilot program was launched recently in New Kent County and within three weeks deputies issued 100 tickets to truckers for illegally using handheld devices while driving, according to a report by WAVY News. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Zc3Ys4 Continue reading "Texting truckers focus of West Virginia ‘Phone Down, Just Drive’ campaign" [Team Run Smart] The IRS Resolution Guide for Owner-OperatorsIf a business generates profits, taxes should be paid. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires owner-operators to estimate the profits of their business and make quarterly estimated tax payments. They penalize those who do not make these payments. Saving for quarterly estimated tax payments requires discipline and understanding. If you have past due taxes, a little knowledge and the right business service provider can help to resolve your debt with the IRS. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Zc3NwL Continue reading "[Team Run Smart] The IRS Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" Motorists stranded at Mariakani Weigh Bridge as truck drivers protestKilifi, Kenya: Motorists and passengers plying Nairobi-Mombasa highway were Tuesday stranded for over 8 hours at the Mariakani weigh bridge in Kilifi County. Truck drivers left their vehicles unattended on the road in protest ... ... With no alternative route, traffic snarl up extended to close to 20 kilometres on both sides of the town ... Consequently, millions of shillings have gone to waste ... ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Zc47LW Continue reading "Motorists stranded at Mariakani Weigh Bridge as truck drivers protest" Contact Us at Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com Contact Us at Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com Continue reading "Contact Us at Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com" Truckers, have you ever been fined -- or threatened with a fine -- for being late for an appointment? By whom? How much?Source: http://bit.ly/17SbgE7 Trucking Social Media Speaker Jeff BarkerOne of the key speakers this year presenting at the 2013 Trucking Social Media Convention will be Jeff Barker; professional driver, columnist, health advocate, and outdoor enthusiast. Jeff will have the task of addressing the topic this year, Truck Driver Wages and the Driver Shortage, which will be no easy undertaking. According to a survey we posted late last year, Mr. Barker’s presentation came in as the #1 topic most requested by CDL drivers to be addressed. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/17SaC9D Continue reading "Trucking Social Media Speaker Jeff Barker" HOS driving trucking rate increases, carriers say: Pending changes in truck drivers’ hours on the road creates more questions than answersThe pending changes in truck driver hours-of-service (HOS) regulations will help drive trucking rates up between 4 and 10 percent in the coming year, analysts and trucking executives predict. ... Those changes, the fifth such tweak to HOS regs since 2003, will require drivers to take at least a 30-minute break within eight hours of coming on duty. It also limits the “34-hour restart” provision, unless that time off includes two such breaks between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/17SaTJM Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admits 250 trucking firms shorted in promised fuel rebatesCleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admits that 250 trucking firms were shorted in promised fuel rebates. He quickly added that "this does not mean anyone did anything wrong" about the FBI probe into his company Pilot Flying J. Haslam's admission came before a conference of trucking company executives from across the country held in Indianapolis on Thursday. "Approximately 250 trucking companies have some type of adjustment in fuel rebates," Haslam said. Haslam promised that his company will do everything "to make things" right, including paying back any rebates owed plus interest. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/17Sb9sg Florida Shortens Yellow Lights, Red-Light Camera Tickets SurgeDo you live in Florida? Have you received a ticket from a red-light camera lately? There may be a reason for that: according to Tampa's CBS affiliate WTSP, the state recently shortened the legal length for yellow lights. That's caused a surge in red-light citations -- and proved beneficial for Florida's coffers. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/12EVFC5 Continue reading "Florida Shortens Yellow Lights, Red-Light Camera Tickets Surge" Why was Pilot/Flying J calculating fuel rebates manually? How did this trickle down to trucker pay?Sources:http://www.ccjdigital.com/pilot-ceo-says-he-was-unaware-of-fraud-encourages-carriers-not-to-sue/http://www.overdriveonline.com/pilot-ceo-says-he-did-not-know-about-scheme-all-rebates-are-coming/ Pilot sued again in non-class-action suitOn the heels of several other lawsuits — all class-action — Pilot Flying J has been sued yet again, this time by a carrier based in Gadsden, Ala. Osborn Transportation filed its suit in the Northern District of Alabama May 13, and the suit is filed solely on its behalf and is not a class-action claim. Osborn Pilot suitThe lawsuit does not list a specific amount Osborn is seeking, but it does exceed $75,000, according to the lawsuit documents. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/17wh4ms Continue reading "Pilot sued again in non-class-action suit" [TeamRunSmart] The Top Responsibilities of an Owner-Operator... Being organized and financially responsible is imperative for success. This can be a big change for company drivers who did not have to take on the additional responsibilities listed below: Calculate Your Profit Potential. Getting the most profit and operating with the lowest costs are the main priorities for any business owner. Stay educated and informed on your business performance. A company like ATBS can be a great resource to help you calculate and understand your profit potential. ATBS can provide you a monthly Profit & Loss Statement to show fixed and variable costs. They also benchmark your data against others in the industry to help you understand how your business is doing compared to your peers and highlight areas for improvement. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/17wgNA2 Continue reading "[TeamRunSmart] The Top Responsibilities of an Owner-Operator" Will unmanned helicopters ever replace part or all of the trucking industry for transportation of goods?Source article: http://bit.ly/12ArWu9. Train, truck collide near PerhamA truck collided with a train and rolled over at the intersection of 425th Ave. and County Highway 80 near Perham early Friday morning. The truck, operated by West Central Ag, pulled up to the intersection heading south. The driver didn’t see the westbound train in time, tried to accelerate over the tracks to avoid being hit, but was clipped in the back, according to Sgt. Keith Van Dyke of the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/12Ar8p5 Truck drivers sue over overtime, meal breaksTwo truck drivers have sued one of Southern California's largest trucking companies, alleging they were denied breaks, lunch hours and overtime because they were treated as independent contractors rather than employees of Harbor Express Inc. The lawsuit filed this week is one of several complaints lodged against trucking companies in recent years and is seeking class-action status. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said it could affect as many as 400 truck drivers who worked for the Wilmington-based company since May 2009. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://lat.ms/12Aqms8 Continue reading "Truck drivers sue over overtime, meal breaks" New on-line training for drivers of medium-duty trucks now available from ITIInstructional Technologies, Inc. (Pro-TREAD) recently introduced 11 new courses developed specifically for the needs of the operators of medium-duty trucks. The new on-line training modules include: Avoiding Fixed Objects, Communication, Defensive Driving, Driver Distractions, Hazard Awareness, Lift Gate Safety, Seat Belts, Space Management, Speed Management, Visual Search, and Winter Driving. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/12xGD0X Continue reading "New on-line training for drivers of medium-duty trucks now available from ITI" 9 Ideas to Find & Keep Drivers... 1. Pay smarter Everyone agrees driver pay isn't what it should be, but until freight rates really start rising, most fleets say they can't afford across-the-board increases. So progressive fleets are developing more sophisticated pay packages that reward drivers for behaviors that improve the company's bottom line, from fuel mileage to inspection reports to hard-braking incidents. ... Sometimes more pay isn't as important as more predictable pay. Some fleets have started offering a minimum guaranteed number of miles each week. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/12xGzy9 Share Truckers Savings News with Professional Truck Drivers: Free!Share your Truckers Savings News with professional truck drivers on Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com for free. Continue reading "Share Truckers Savings News with Professional Truck Drivers: Free!" TIMTC and DOT to hold webinar on truck nav systemsThe Trucking Industry Mobility & Technology Coalition (TIMTC) and the Dept. of Transportation will hold a free webinar this Thursday afternoon during which industry experts will discuss the benefits and consequences of truck drivers’ use of navigation systems. The webinar, “Assessing the Use of Navigation Systems for Large Trucks,” will be held Thursday, May 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT. Participants will need access to the internet and a telephone. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/11yPQL4 Continue reading "TIMTC and DOT to hold webinar on truck nav systems" Trucking firm fined $83,500 for gasoline spill... A tractor-trailer owned by Keller ran off the road and overturned on April 2, 2008, spilling 6,300 gallons of gasoline into springs along Flathead Lake, impacting groundwater as well as Flathead Lake near Finley Point in Lake County, within the boundary of the Flathead Indian Reservation, according to a news report posted by the Daily Inter Lake. The accident was caused by excessive speed around a curve on Montana Route 35, which caused the tanker-trailer to strike a rock embankment and rupture, according to the EPA. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/11yPML9 Continue reading "Trucking firm fined $83,500 for gasoline spill" Does your trucking company monitor your mobile device use for talking or texting while you're driving? If so, how?Source: http://bit.ly/11yQ44N Anhydrous ammonia trucker dies after crashThe driver of a truck carrying anhydrous ammonia hit by a train last week has died. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/11yQUOU Continue reading "Anhydrous ammonia trucker dies after crash" What is the "fluff" that needs to be cut through by the recruiter.You said not to be a newbie driver and allow the company to exploit you. What are some basic fundamental questions I should ask to get to the 'real deal?' Continue reading "What is the "fluff" that needs to be cut through by the recruiter. " Underpaid truck drivers recoup $35kTruck drivers near the border of New South Wales and Victoria have been handed $35,000 in back-payments after an investigation revealed their employers paid them incorrectly. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/14gwgzT Diesel price drops, projected to keep fallingThe Department of Energy reported Monday that the national average price of diesel for the week ended May 6 was $3.845 — a six-tenths of a cent drop from the previous week. That drop, however, was enough to secure 10 straight weeks of declines in the national average price, and diesel is at its lowest point since August. Compared to the same week in 2012, the national average diesel price is 21.2 cents lower. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/12meZ6X Continue reading "Diesel price drops, projected to keep falling" Lucas Fifth Wheel and Slider Lube: Reviews by TruckersLucas Fifth Wheel and Slider Lube is said to last twice as long as grease. How well does it work? We ask truckers to review it... Continue reading "Lucas Fifth Wheel and Slider Lube: Reviews by Truckers" Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant: Reviews by Truckers Professional truck drivers may see Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant on sale at truck stops. How well does the product work? Continue reading "Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant: Reviews by Truckers" Five Trends Affecting Today's Owner-Operators... 4. Equipment prices mean more used trucks Spencer said EPA emissions regulations over the past decade have added at least $30,000 to the price of a new truck, along with causing some higher repair costs and reduced reliability. "This hits smaller operators much, much harder," Spencer said. "What we see in our numbers is that it's made it less and less attractive for smaller operators to replace or upgrade equipment, because the equipment is pretty much priced out of the market for most." ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/10yMjdV Continue reading "Five Trends Affecting Today's Owner-Operators" DAT Trucker App Permissions: Why So Extensive?We were asked why the DAT Trucker app permissions are so extensive. We requested information and the result is this guest post from Transcore. Continue reading "DAT Trucker App Permissions: Why So Extensive?" Trucker Podcasts, Free Podcasts for TruckersListen to trucker podcasts or free podcasts for truckers on various subjects, all from the perspective of helping truckers save money. Continue reading "Trucker Podcasts, Free Podcasts for Truckers" Subscribe to the free monthly Truck Drivers Money Saving Tips Email Newsletterscheduled to be published 5/10/2013. Continue reading "Subscribe to the free monthly Truck Drivers Money Saving Tips Email Newsletter" IdleAir Grand Opening Special at Dallas Flying JIdleAir has opened a new location in Dallas, TX. The new IdleAir facility is located at Flying J #726 (I-20 Exit 472). IdleAir is offering discounted Continue reading "IdleAir Grand Opening Special at Dallas Flying J" Truck slams into I-215 bridgeA semitrailer entering I-215 slammed into an overhead bridge Monday, causing relatively minor damage to the overpass but extensively damaging the truck. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. when an Ace Waste Disposal truck was merging onto the westbound freeway at Union Park Avenue. The truck had its lift arms raised as it tried to pass under the 16-foot bridge at 900 East, and it crashed into the structure, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Nathan Croft said. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Yu7nzV Texas To Truckers, Stay Out of the Left LaneThe Texas Transportation Commission has voted to place left-lane restrictions on trucks. While the state already has a left-lane driving law, the Commission voted to double-up on the law and prohibit trucks from driving in the left lane on US 77, US 83 and US 281 in Cameron and Hidalgo County. The vote brings the total to 443 miles of Texas roadways that trucks are prohibited from using. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Yu8Iqm Continue reading "Texas To Truckers, Stay Out of the Left Lane" DPF cleaning and maintenance tips shared at TMTC... Lee Abrahamson of Assegai Automotive was at the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Conference, where he discussed a method of cleaning the particulate filter without removing it from the vehicle. Typically, DPFs are removed and then cleaned on-site or sent to a third-party vendor for cleaning, which removes about 90% of ash but can cost $300-$600, plus three hours of labour for removal and reinstallation of the filter. Another method involves cleaning the filter while it remains attached to the truck, often done in conjunction with a fuel injector flush service, Abrahamson explained. ... ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/Yu8QpM Continue reading "DPF cleaning and maintenance tips shared at TMTC" Do waste disposal trucks have in-cab warning light or sound that lift arm is up to prevent overpass accidents?Source: http://bit.ly/Yu7nzV Homicide charges dropped against trucker... According to the final report from the S.C. Highway Patrol’s Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team, the truck driver was using a cell phone and traveling too fast for conditions when his truck struck the rear of the vehicle the girl was in. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/10mDVhy Fuel prices: Diesel down but gasoline gainsRetail pump prices for diesel prices declined slightly this week across the nation, according to data tracked by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), while gasoline reversed course in six of nine U.S. regions monitored by the agency – resulting in an average 1.8 cent per gallon climb in retail gasoline prices at the pump. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/10mE6JE Continue reading "Fuel prices: Diesel down but gasoline gains" Favorite Essential Oils for TruckersIf you think our time-tested favorite essential oils are too wimpy for truckers, perhaps you don't know what they can do and how powerful they are... A Team Driver Guide: Before You Become Part of a Trucking Team The opportunity to earn bigger paychecks may lure truckers some into becoming a team driver. But there are some things you need to consider before becoming part of a trucking team. Continue reading "A Team Driver Guide: Before You Become Part of a Trucking Team" Have you as a trucker ever used a health care cost Smartphone app to achieve savings?Source: http://bit.ly/YBR4Dp Lawsuits continue to mount against Pilot Flying J... Taylor is suing for fraud, deceptive trade practices, unjust enrichment,conversion, breach of contract and fraudulent concealment. The lawsuit asks for judgement of compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunction barring continuation of the fraud and costs incurred in taking legal action. It also requests a jury trial. ... ... Edis is suing for violation of U.S. Code, conspiracy, breach of contract, tortious interference with a contract, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, fraudulent concealment and more. Edis is seeking for themselves and others in the class action suit for repayment of actual, consequential and incidental damages; punitive damages; treble damages for violation of federal law; injunctive relief; and attorney’s fees and court costs. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/18qWF14 Continue reading "Lawsuits continue to mount against Pilot Flying J" Don’t get left behind: Yesterday’s tech won’t run tomorrow’s trucks... People don’t like change. And in the trucking industry, “change” usually means “more expensive.” But that doesn’t mean you should discount any new technology or safety system just because you got by without it back in the day. Everywhere we look today, the signs point to a relentless push toward more technology in commercial vehicles and a greater government-driven emphasis on safer operations. It’s still possible for fleets to resist those trends. On the other hand, it’s only a matter of time before other companies that adopt these new technologies pass them by. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/15lpbCE Continue reading "Don’t get left behind: Yesterday’s tech won’t run tomorrow’s trucks" Watch those post-crash-inspection violations... It’s a good idea to double-check inspectors’ work after post-crash violations are documented to ensure they’re not contributing to your own or your carrier’s CSA percentile rankings once they’re uploaded to the federal database. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/15lpCNo Continue reading "Watch those post-crash-inspection violations" How do pay and raises in trucking alone compare with inflation since the Motor Carrier Act of 1980?Sources: http://yhoo.it/15lpvkX http://bit.ly/15lpAF1 [CDLLife] I-94 and I-35W Lane Closures Begin TodayMotorists in Minneapolis will encounter overnight weeknight and weekend delays and detours on Interstate 94 and Interstate 35W as crews close the roadway to redeck the Park Avenue and Portland Avenue Bridges spanning the two freeways. ... [Click link below for rest of article] Source: http://bit.ly/15lpLQR Continue reading "[CDLLife] I-94 and I-35W Lane Closures Begin Today" Second Income for Truckers? What to Look For There are options for truckers wanting to earn a second income. We have examined many and provide pointers. Learn more now... Continue reading "Second Income for Truckers? What to Look For" |
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