Regulations
The Art of the Perfect CDL Pre-Trip Inspection for Truck Drivers
The CDL pre-trip inspection is essential for driver safety and compliance. Knowing the inspection process and practicing it as a part of your driving routine can help make you a better driver. If you’re trying to get your CDL, the pre-trip inspection also impacts your ability to pass the test. Skipping steps or rushing through the inspection can lead to violations, accidents, and more.
Read MoreWhat Are Sliding Tandems on a Trailer? A CDL A Driver’s Guide to Safe, Legal Weight Distribution
For any CDL A driver at Barr‑Nunn Transportation, understanding sliding tandems on a trailer is essential. This often-overlooked skill can mean the difference between hitting the road legally or facing hefty fines and delays at the scale. In this guide, we’ll break it down.
Read MoreWeigh Station Basics for All Truck Drivers
Highway weigh stations may look like small roadside stops, but they play an outsized role in keeping America’s freight moving safely and legally. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned Barr-Nunn professional looking for a refresher, understanding how these checkpoints work—and how to breeze through them—can save time, money, and Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) headaches. Here is a deep dive into everything you need to know before the next green “OPEN” light appears on the horizon.
Read MoreWhat are Deadhead Miles in Trucking?
What are Deadhead Miles? In the trucking industry, “deadhead miles” refer to miles driven without any cargo or freight. This can happen when a truck driver delivers a load to a destination and then has to return to the point of origin without any cargo. These types of miles can have a significant impact on…
Read MoreELD Compliance in 2020: What You Need to Know
The Electric Logging Device (ELD) Rule was put into effect by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on December 18, 2017. This mandate was softly enforced, giving the transportation industry time to become compliant by December 16, 2019. This is the date to ensure all trucks had a working electronic logging device (ELD). Below…
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