Keep this list of tire chain laws handy when trucking in winter weather. Updated December 2024 Winter is upon us, which means higher elevation and certain areas are already getting snow. So it’s an important time for truck drivers to familiarize themselves with the chain laws in the states they … Read More
It’s that time of year again. The northeast, mountain areas in the west and more are already experiencing winter weather, including snow, high winds, sleet and hail which make driving conditions challenging, especially for truck drivers. NHH Services put together some tips to help keep truck drivers and owner-operators prepared … Read More
The Overhaul cargo theft recording and supply chain protection reports a staggering 500 cargo thefts in Q3 2024—up 6.2% from last quarter and 7% from Q3 2023. With an average loss of $176,290 per incident, according to the firm, it’s time to tighten supply chain protections. Electronics are the prime … Read More
**Update 10/9/24: Florida Department of Transportation has suspended operations on active construction projects within the projected path of the storm. Tolls have been suspended across Central Florida and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley and 595 Express. Click here for a full list of impacted toll facilities in Florida. … Read More
Unfortunately there are many types of fraudulent loads in the trucking industry. Everything from load scams to double brokering to broker impersonation to stolen freight. Carriers, drivers and owner-operators in the Medallion Transport & Logistics network, including NHH Services, can look for these key things on the rate confirmation and … Read More
Several states have issued states of emergency and enforcement bulletins relieving size and weight restrictions for trucks and oversize loads providing emergency relief. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky have issued emergency declarations to assist in relief efforts. Florida Florida issued an executive order which authorized the Department … Read More
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) 2024 is Sunday, Sept. 15 – Saturday, Sept. 21. and there are some perks truck drivers don’t want to miss. Pilot Offers Food & Drink Specials Pilot is celebrating truck drivers all of September with free drinks, special deals and the return of its annual … Read More
Operation Safe Driver week, an annual week-long enforcement and educational campaign targeting unsafe driving by passenger and commercial drivers, will take place July 7-13. This year’s focus is on reckless, careless or dangerous driving. The focus is defined as “operating a vehicle without due care and attention or reasonable consideration … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2024 Brake Safety Week Aug. 25-31 will again focus on the condition of brake lining/pad violations. According to CVSA, brake-related violations comprise the largest percentage of all out-of-service violations cited during roadside inspections. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking … Read More
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge for two weeks to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. During the two-week closure, crews will hydro-demolition the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay. The polymer-modified concrete has strict temperature restrictions. All … Read More
