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. 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 […]

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 […]