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What documents are required in a truck driver's DOT permit book?

Jun 1, 2023 2:01:55 PM / by Mike Riegel posted in Trucking, Growth, FMCSA, Business Management, IFTA, CDL, Hours of Service, Insurance

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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.

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What does IRP mean in the transportation industry?

Mar 27, 2023 11:19:23 AM / by Mike Riegel posted in ELDs, Trucking, FMCSA, IFTA

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The trucking industry is vital to the global supply chain, transporting goods across long distances and connecting shippers to consumers. To make sure that this industry operates efficiently and effectively, regulations and systems have been established to manage trucking fleets, including the International Registration Plan (IRP).

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How to determine taxable miles and calculate IFTA tax.

Oct 11, 2021 3:01:44 PM / by Tiffney Lopez posted in Fuel, IFTA

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What is IFTA in trucking? 

The International Fuel Tax Agreement started in 1983. It's an agreement between Canada and the contiguous United States (the lower 48).

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How ELDs Can Benefit the Exempt

Aug 17, 2021 11:15:13 AM / by Tiffney Lopez posted in Blue Ink Tech, ELDs, Saving, Business Management, IFTA

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John hauls corn and soybeans and can't imagine doing anything else. Although the work is tedious and exhausting, he's motivated to find something for his company that will help streamline some of the work so he and his team can be more productive. 

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Fleet Management is the Future of Trucking

Jul 8, 2021 3:31:28 PM / by Tiffney Lopez posted in Truck Scale, ELDs, Logbook, FMCSA, Business Management, IFTA, CDL

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With the trucking industry projected to grow through the rest of the decade1, so will the need for secure and easy ways to manage them. 

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