Entries by Jesse Mullinax

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FMCSA is Changing HOS… Again! 4 New HOS Rules.

It’s been difficult to adjust to all the changes released by the FMCSA lately. The trucking industry would never have predicted the DOT to relax hours of service regulations. And yet, here we are. Scrambling to research, read, and absorb all the legal jargon thrown our way. A docket for the outline of the final […]

Uber Freight and CloudTrucks give Truckers New Opportunities

Truckers have hit hard times; the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the trucking industry. Many out of work truck drivers are turning to Uber, working in rideshare while the freight market in their sector is struggling. Instead of sitting idle, they work for Uber because they can earn quick cash with little or […]

8 Ways Truckers Relieve Stress During the Pandemic

As the excitement from the relaxed HOS regulations is feigning, truck drivers are beginning to feel the reality of their new normal. Oil prices are tanking, good miles are rare, and brokers are paying less for the few available loads. Truck drivers are the backbone of the supply chain. Why are they taking the biggest […]

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CSA Score Reduction, How to Challenge FMCSA Crash Rulings

The Rundown: Compliance, Safety, Accountability. Professional drivers and trucking companies know this acronym all too well. The CSA program was designed to rank professional drivers based on their performance and safe driving. If a driver is involved in an accident, they are awarded CSA points. The amount of CSA points given are based on the […]

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Speeding Tickets Jump Drastically during COVID-19

A Speeding ticket is more than just a Fine. If you asked 100 truck drivers what their dream highway looked like, you would likely get the same answer across the board: Decreased commuter traffic. Many truck drivers have gotten their wish as commuters have been encouraged to shelter in place and work from home during […]

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Logistics Layoffs; How the Industry is Shifting

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a larger impact economically than medically in the United States so far. Since December of 2019, nearly 1.4 Million additional workers have filed for unemployment. The total number of unemployment claims rose to 7.1 million as of the close of March 2020. Comparatively, as of late April 2020, there have […]

Logistics – Legal Trouble after COVID-19

The dawn of the Coronavirus pandemic brought about a shift in behaviors like the country has never seen. The variance from normal created nationwide shutdowns, self-isolating citizens, and a dramatic spike in unemployment rates. As fear of the unknown spreads across the country, one thing remains the same; Trucking companies must keep rolling. Truck drivers […]

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Work Zone Ahead – We’re in it Together

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) NWZAW is a nationwide effort between state DOTs, road safety organizations, government agencies and private companies like Infinit-I Workforce Solutions. Its purpose is to bring safety to the forefront of your mind, especially when you encounter work zones. Why is it important? Everyone has experienced driving down the highway […]

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Insurance – COVID-19 impacts Premiums and Renewals

The financial effect of the Coronavirus pandemic has been widespread among the citizens and businesses of the United States. As many people are being temporarily laid off, the economy has taken a swift downturn. Most people are only purchasing essentials. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors because of the loss of revenue. […]