What to Look for in OTR Truck Driving Companies
You have been driving a truck for a few years and are starting to look around at other opportunities. Once you decide whether to work for a private fleet, as a team driver, drive oversized rigs, operate hazmat vehicles, heavy haul, flat, tanker, into reefer or dry van – it is time to find the…
Read MoreWhy You Should Become a Team Driver
Some people love the idea of striking out on their own. Not only are they free to carve their own way, but they’re also free to make their own mistakes. But when it comes to succeeding in the trucking industry, too many solo drivers end up learning the hard way that it doesn’t pay to…
Read MoreDashcams For Truckers: What You Need to Know
A truck dashcam is a tool utilizing technology for the betterment of the trucking industry. Dashcams for truckers work by recording every minute a truck is in operation and sometimes when parked, showcasing what’s going on both inside and outside the cab. There are many situations this type of recording is advantageous. In Case of…
Read MoreWhat Makes Truck Driving an Essential Service?
Amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that hit the nation full-force, all jobs have now been divided into two categories, those being essential service and nonessential service. Most recognize the important role doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals play in this medical catastrophe; however, other industries are just as essential when it comes to keeping the…
Read MoreTop 8 COVID-19 Safety Tips for Barr-Nunn Drivers
The health and safety of our drivers and the communities we serve is our highest priority. As a Barr-Nunn Transportation driver, you are part of the nation’s Essential Services and desperately needed to keep America running. We urge you to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself, fellow employees, our business partners, and the public…
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…
Read MoreTeam Trucking in 2020 and Beyond
Team trucking is on the rise in 2020, and it is poised for years of growth. What are the main reasons team trucking is taking off? Friends are teaming up and hitting the road. Many women are getting into trucking as a second career, and many enjoy coming on board as a team truckers. New…
Read MoreTop Five Tips For Winter Truck Drivers
During winter months, when roadways can become icy and snow-covered, safety is of paramount importance. After all, even the most experienced commercial drivers can experience a weather-related accident. Reduced traction combined with poor visibility can cause an extreme challenge to even highly skilled drivers. Our Top Five Tips For Winter Truck Drivers helps improving roadway…
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