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New Trucking Companies Formed by State in June 2022

Aug 4, 2022 3:30:10 PM / by Mike Riegel

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In June 2022 there were were over 14,000 new  carriers in business. The number of new trucking companies was down 12.2% compared to May. Below is the list of which states gained the most carriers in June.

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What can you expect during a DOT audit

Jul 21, 2022 1:45:31 PM / by Jacquelyn Pack posted in Fines, Fleet, FMCSA, DOT

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DOT audits can be a nerve-wracking experience for any carrier, whether you have a fleet with multiple vehicles or you're an owner-operator. However, you should always be prepared for one. Being prepared is to know what a DOT audit is, what exactly triggers one, and what to expect when one happens.  

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What is a CSA score and how is it calculated?

Jun 20, 2022 2:45:00 PM / by Jacquelyn Pack posted in Overloaded, Overweight ticket, Fines

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CSA scores can be a factor in the success or failure of a carrier. They impact potential revenue, insurance rates, and even recruitment. So, what exactly is a CSA score? What goes into CSA score? How can a CSA score impact your business? And what exactly can you do to improve your CSA score?

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How Overloaded Trucks Cost More in Diesel Fuel

Jun 9, 2022 7:48:59 AM / by Mike Riegel posted in Truck Scale, Fuel

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It's no secret that the rising fuel cost has caused an intense strain on the trucking industry. With the national average of diesel being $5.71/gal and rising at the time of this post, the cost of everything has been deeply affected. Many carriers are left making deep cuts wherever they can while waiting for rates to catch up to rising costs.

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Top 7 Violations Issued for November 2021

Dec 13, 2021 1:16:42 PM / by Mike Riegel posted in Tires, Safety, Fines

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The month of November saw a surprising reduction of overall violations issued for the year. There were a total of 184,381 violations issued for November 2021 which is 79% below the monthly average of 863,707 violations issued for the entire year of 2021. This is also a big drop in violations issued for the same time last year which came in at 825,155 violations issued. 

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