Brutal winter weather and frigid temperatures continue to impact much of the country. In response to these extreme conditions, many states have decided to waive the Hours-of-Service rules for truckers transporting fuel loads to or in these states. Here are just a few of the states issuing exemptions to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules: Arkansas: Mike…
As the end of this year is quickly approaching, the American Trucking Association has many key items on its agenda for next year. Undoing the current hours-of-service rules, enforcing an electronic log mandate, and making changes to improve driver respect are some of the key components the ATA plans to focus on in 2014, according…
Truckers should use social media because it’s becoming a huge part of modern life. Drivers can use platforms like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to keep in touch with the world while they’re out on the road. If you’re a trucker, consider signing up on social media platforms for these reasons: Social media keeps you in…
Sleep rules enacted by the government are taking a toll on many truckers. With numerous efficiency regulations and electronic monitoring devices capping speeds, truckers say they are tired of the new rules. Additionally, other federal rule changes introduced in July are also putting stress on truckers. One of the revised regulations imposes a shorter work…
Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. In a recent study revealing the top 10 states with the most severe truck crashes, the state of New Jersey ranked highest in intensity. The rankings…
This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. In a recent panel discussion held on Oct. 22 at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, carriers from across the country expressed their concerns about the new hours-of-service requirements for…
Being a trucker is already a dangerous job. Drivers face the road alone, often in harsh weather conditions, for weeks at a time. But a new trend is making things worse: cargo theft. What is cargo theft? Cargo theft is when merchandise being hauled by any commercial shipping method is stolen between its point of…
Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. The Affordable Care Act will create new options for owner-operators and independent contractors to purchase health insurance, though it also poses some important questions.…
This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for update content. Sole proprietors, including owner-operators, will join the ranks of individuals required to purchase health insurance under the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. For many who have not purchased insurance previously, navigating the options…
Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. As a result of a stance against raising driver pay, truck driver turnover is rising. Large carrier turnover rates have hit an all-time high since last…
Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the Factor Finders blog section to find our more recent content. As reported by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA), Operation Safe Driver Week begins on Sunday, July 14 and will last until July 20. Operation…
Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. Conservative organizers of a trucking protest targeting Washington D.C.’s Beltway threatened to cause total gridlock over the holiday weekend, but several hours into the protest their…
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