Monthly Archives: July 2021

The speed limiter rule has been under consideration, in one form or another, for more than a decade. The proposed legislation has been referred to a committee of jurisdiction for consideration.

The events of the last eighteen months or so have been rough on everyone, the latest being the rapidly-rising inflation situation. From shortages, rising costs of materials (such as lumber, steel, aluminum, and polyethylene) to increases in fuel prices contributing to the situation, the trucking industry has been hit just as hard as anyone.

The first thing to consider when on a job is your equipment. What is the right vehicle to haul your cargo? What are the best materials to secure your cargo? Chains, binders, lumber, coil racks, and steel edge protectors work for steel tie-downs. Straps (winch or ratchet), winches, winch bars, and....