Preplan for Success

Preplan for Success

On a recent stop in Lincoln to get some truck issues attended to, I took the time to visit with the off hours second shift dispatch and load planners—taking a closer look at how things work after our day asset managers go home. Things were pretty slow so I was able to...
Defrost Matters!

Defrost Matters!

We have all been there. Whether it’s interior moisture fogging up the windows or a need to direct heat toward the windshield to help prevent snow and ice accumulation on the windshield, the defrost function in our truck’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)...
Making the Most of Your Minutes

Making the Most of Your Minutes

Every day a professional truck driver is on the road is a day defined by the clock. Federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules prescribe how much time a driver can spend doing his or her job every day. But HOS rules really boil down to minutes—660 minutes—the maximum amount...