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Detention Time Exemption for Natural Gas and Oil Drivers of Transportation Services Is Denied
As many professionals in the trucking industry are aware, there was an exemption request that would have allowed natural gas and oil truck drivers to exclude loading time at their appropriate well sites. Unfortunately, this request was denied by federal transportation authorities in late March. But what does this action mean for transportation services in Aurora,…
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How Truck Drivers Can Eat Healthy on the Road: Tips from Experienced Transportation Companies
Between home, the office and your social life, living a healthy lifestyle can seem like a hard task. Now, imagine you’re a truck driver traveling long hours on the road—eating healthy in this situation can prove extremely difficult. But truckers can indeed prevail over poor food choices by developing healthy eating habits that are realistic…
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Missouri Aims to Make Truck Driving Careers Easier for Veterans to Attain
As a logistics company in Aurora, CO that serves all of the continental United States and Canada, the team here at Osage Specialized Transport understands how difficult it can sometimes be to find fully qualified, reliable and trustworthy drivers. We are lucky to have a strong team currently working for us, but we are also…
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Here Is What Transportation Companies Need to Know About the Upcoming Inspection Spree
As anyone who has experience working with transportation companies in Aurora, CO or around the country can tell you, safety is a huge topic for truck drivers and transportation specialists. After all, if a driver and truck are not safe on the road, you are risking the integrity of the products you are transporting—not to…
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Tips from a Transportation Service for Staying Alert During a Long Haul Trip
There are federal standards in place that outline the maximum amount of time a driver is allowed to be on the road in a certain day. But even when abiding by these laws, truck drivers still log long hours every single day, and often find themselves struggling to stay alert. With this in mind, here…
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Are You Meeting Road Check Compliance Standards? Info from a Transportation Service
With it now being June, the brand new Road Check enforcement sweep is just about to occur. Are you in compliance with the standards being implemented? This latest inspection spree is being sponsored primarily by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. As a transportation service in Aurora, CO, we believe it to be of the utmost…
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Frequently Overlooked Checks in Pre-Trip Inspections: Info from a Transportation Manager
The pre-trip inspection is an absolutely imperative step before heading out on a long haul. Truckers often attempt to breeze through these checks as quickly as possible so they can get out on the road and get their freight delivered on time. However, even truckers who take these checks extremely seriously are occasionally guilty of…
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Common Reasons Trucks Are Targeted for Inspections: Tips from a Transportation Service
At some point, every trucker is going to be stopped for a roadside inspection—it’s just something that comes with the territory. However, these inspections could potentially become more frequent if there are certain noticeable problems with your vehicle or your driving. These types of inspections are authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
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FBI Places Focus on Trucking’s Potential Role in Terrorist Attacks: Thoughts from a Logistics Company
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, the way we look at potential safety and defense issues has irreversibly changed. Now, for better or for worse, we see potential terrorist attacks in just about every situation imaginable, thoughts that would never even have occurred to us before 9/11. While most people would agree the starkest…
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All Commercial Trucks Subject to CVSA Brake Inspection Sept. 11-17: Info from a Logistics Company
Truckers should take care to mark off a set of upcoming dates on their calendars: September 11 to 17. During this week, law enforcement agencies from throughout North America will be conducting thorough inspections on many large commercial trucks and buses with the goal of identifying brakes and brake systems that are not in their…
