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When it comes to keeping roads safe, especially from the risks posed by commercial vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plays a big role. One of their key tools is the Inspection Selection System (ISS), which helps inspectors decide which trucks and buses to check for safety issues. Leveraging much of the same data used to calculate a carrier's CSA score, the ISS score is a condensed score that lets enforcement officials know if a carrier has a good reputation and can bypass inspections or if they need to be stopped. But what exactly is an ISS score, and how does it work? Let’s dive in.

Fair and honest weighing practices are fundamental for commodity haulers to get paid fairly, but scale fraud is emerging as a significant issue. These wrongful practices impact profitability and trust in an industry that plays a pivotal role in the global economy. This blog post aims to shed light on the main issues surrounding scale fraud and provide practical solutions for carriers to safeguard their interests. 

When it comes to trucking, one rule of thumb that remains constant is "be prepared." Among the numerous documents that help a truck driver stay prepared on the road, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Permit Book holds an essential place.

Being in the trucking industry one thing that drivers always have to look out for is making sure their gross and axle weights are legal. Getting overloaded can cause a lot of wasted miles and lost drive time if the only way you can get your weight is to drive off-site to a scale miles away.

We get thousands of requests from carriers and drivers who want to be able to easily get their gross and axle weights on their phones, tablets, and back office. One of the first questions people ask are "how much do the air scales cost?".

Learning to drive a truck with an 18-speed transmission can seem like a daunting task, especially for new drivers. Having a basic understanding of the gears and switches can give you a leg up before CDL school, and with some practice you'll master shifting and floating gears. Correctly and efficiently shifting gears will extend the life of your truck and save you lots of money in fuel and maintenance costs over time.