Eddie Gichuhi – Page 2

Trucker Tools of the Trade

Have you ever sat looking out your office window (also known as the windshield or windscreen in your truck cab) and seen a rookie driver walk across the shipper’s yard dressed in flip-flops and disheveled hair, and thought to yourself: “.. now how do you figure that image will present to the shipping clerk on […]

How do you ask a Shipper to start paying a Fuel Surcharge?

This is a difficult subject to discuss with the shipper because it means raising rates -you could lose the business you’ve been getting from that shipper. So how do you go about get the fuel surcharge to cushion the high cost of fuel hitting your business?

Frequently Asked Questions about IFTA

What is IFTA? IFTA is the International Fuel Tax Agreement. Through the IFTA, member jurisdictions act cooperatively to administer and collect motor fuel use taxes.

Staying in Good Books with the DOT

In order to maintain good standing with state and federal regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety and Compliance investigators routinely audit carriers’ safety practices within the first 18 months of operation. They ask questions, look at paperwork and inspect vehicles to verify compliance with the state and federal regulations that apply to the carrier’s situation.