Caution: Wide Right

With me is Rebecca Oyler, none other than the President and CEO at Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, which has been promoting the interests of the trucking industry since 1928.

Now, with me today is not just a local Girl Scout Troop Leader, which my daughter will be excited to hear if a nine-year-old enjoyed listening to her dad talk about trucking regulations! But, even better, with me is Rebecca Oyler, none other than the President and CEO at Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, which has […]

Everyone knows that within the first 12 months of operating as a property carrier within interstate commerce, or 120 days as a passenger carrier, each carrier must undergo a new entrant safety audit. Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, then you must be asking yourself… is it a big deal? Let’s get in the Loop […]

Today, we have James Martin with Keystone Transport and Diamond Fleet Services here with us. James is the owner of Keystone Transport, which started in 2014 delivering high end, blanket wrapped furniture to stores and designers. Shortly after, James started Diamond Fleet Service, a diesel truck repair and maintenance shop for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty […]

Today, we have James Martin with Keystone Transport and Diamond Fleet Services here with us. James is the owner of Keystone Transport, which started in 2014 delivering high end, blanket wrapped furniture to stores and designers.

For those that follow the ATRI research reports, you will have noticed that last year they conducted a Driver Camera Survey… and the results came in a few weeks ago. While previous ATRI research found that truck drivers have very positive opinions about road-facing cameras, there were numerous concerns over driver-facing cameras. Well, we are going to dive into this topic with the experts in the f...

For those that follow the ATRI research reports, you will have noticed that last year they conducted a Driver Camera Survey… and the results came in a few weeks ago. While previous ATRI research found that truck drivers have very positive opinions about road-facing cameras, there were numerous concerns over driver-facing cameras. Well, we are […]

With us today we have some exciting guests… Matt Witmer and Andrew Walker from Shipley Energy, a natural gas, propane, and heating oil transport company serving commercial and residential customers across Central Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about Shipley Energy's approach to DOT and HAZMAT regulations, why drivers should work at Shipley, discuss the speed-limiter rule proposal, captive i...

With us today we have some exciting guests… Matt Witmer and Andrew Walker from Shipley Energy, a natural gas, propane, and heating oil transport company serving commercial and residential customers across Central Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about Shipley Energy’s approach to DOT and HAZMAT regulations, why drivers should work at Shipley, discuss the […]

So, what’s better: Urine or Oral Saliva drug testing? While I know many of you listening might not care about how the drug test is handled, that it’s just a part of being a professional trucker or employee, the new rules are critical for your career. So, listen up as we run down the history […]

So, you want to make money in trucking? Well, you found the episode to help you out! One of the most important skills to develop in the transportation industry is learning how to find loads. This is especially true for owner-operators and small fleets that are just starting out. There is a lot to talk […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to expand the number of crash types considered not preventable in the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), which would allow carriers to have a broader range of non-preventable accidents leave CSA scores unaffected, according to a Federal Register notice. Join CNS’s Jared Kline and John Irwin […]

You wanted more Caution: Wide Right -- Another Trucking Podcast and we delivered. In this episode, we have RT Specialty coming on and explaining what they look for when writing a trucking insurance plan. Learn hot to fill up your wallet as we fill up your ears.

You wanted more Caution: Wide Right — Another Trucking Podcast and we delivered. In this episode, we have RT Specialty coming on and explaining what they look for when writing a trucking insurance plan. Learn hot to fill up your wallet as we fill up your ears. 0:00 | What are Insurance Underwriters? 2:57 | […]

No… Cash is NOT KING… Cashflow is king. Cashflow is simply the amount of money coming in versus coming out of the company. It is your inflow and outflow of cash. If you have positive cashflow, this allows you to pay bills, reinvest into the business, and build a safety net for maintenance issues, low […]

In part 4 of our New Venture Roadmap to successfully start-up your trucking company, we will discuss insurance. Not just what coverages you need, but how you can start building a good safety record to help you keep future rates as low as possible.

I am excited to introduce John Irwin, CEO of CNS… the compliance experts helping trucking companies and professional drivers navigate through all the safety and compliance regulations across US and Canada. We are going to chat about how all of this started, CNS, the growing pains, the people making it happen, and more. If you have ever started your own business or plan to, there is a lot of great...

I am excited to introduce John Irwin, CEO of CNS… the compliance experts helping trucking companies and professional drivers navigate through all the safety and compliance regulations across US and Canada. We are going to chat about how all of this started, CNS, the growing pains, the people making it happen, and more. If you […]

FMCSA proposes to make seven major changes to Safety Measurement System (SMS). These changes include: Let’s break these down.

Connecticut is implementing a highway use tax similar to NY HUT, KYU, OR, NM. This highway use fee is a monthly filing similar to OR and is in addition to the IFTA requirements. The Highway Use Fee is applicable to calendar months beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The first Highway Use Fee Return […]

There are a lot of things you need to actually start your trucking business. So, lets split this into three compliance sections: business compliance, licensing compliance, and DOT regulation compliance.

Welcome to Part 2 of our 7 Steps Start-up Trucking Roadmap! The choices you make from this point forward greatly impact your startup cashflow, growth timeline, and large future payment dates. A solid business plan will list expenses and revenue expected in your new company. Expenses can be up to $20,000/month as a startup. This […]

We are kicking off the 7 steps roadmap to success series with our very own Luke Kibby! He’ll loop you in with all the details of what it takes to start, and run a new trucking company! If you’ve got the vision to start a trucking company, now is the time to make that vision […]

With talks about a recession coming CNS knows trucking companies need to be ready. We have 8 simple but easily overlooked steps for you to follow so you can keep some extra cash in your wallet!

You ever wondered what it would be like to be a trucker? What do you need to know before getting your CDL or expect at a CDL school? We chat with Jolyn Graham, CDL Trainer and VP of Operations at CNS Driver Training Center.