Passing time while on the road is a relevant topic for any driver. Long hauls can be difficult after being on the road for an extended period of time. Although it is important to keep your attention on the road, there are a few different activities you can try to pass time while driving. Some of these are activities you …
Fairs and other summer festivals are known for the specific types of foods and vendors there. A common stereotype of summer festival food is the fact that almost everything is sold on a stick. There is a mutual understanding that everything at a fair can be put on a stick, and it will taste 10 times better! There is another …
From physical to mental, the benefits of getting enough high-quality sleep are many. When it comes to professional drivers, the stakes are even higher because sleep can be the difference between arriving home safe or not. The average adult needs seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep to feel well–rested, although the amount of sleep an individual need varies from …
Who is Norsemen Trucking? We are a family-owned and operated company that has been in the community for years. Our brand has been successful in growing and changing with the times. As a company, we take pride in our employees, community, and the customers that we serve. Norsemen is known as a great place to work, and we are always …
The top five driver violations cited during roadside inspections in the calendar year 2020 were primarily based on driver behavior. Violation Speeding 6–10 mph over speed limit (Code 392.25LLS2) Failure to obey traffic control device (Code 392.2C) Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV (Code 392.16) False report of driver‘s record of duty status (Code 395.8E) Lane restriction violation …
Keeping a whole family busy during a car ride can be a daunting task. Finding games and tasks that everyone in the family enjoys can be difficult. It is important to discover games that are both exciting and engaging for all passengers. The games below are sure to keep everyone busy and make time on the road go by quick. …
FMCSA denies an application for exemption from the electronic logging device mandate for CMV drivers traveling with domestic animals in interstate commerce. The agency explains the application does not meet the application standards and the applicant failed to: Identify someone that would be responsible for the use or operation of the CMVs under the exemption Estimate of the number of …
Although truck stops don’t seem like a monumental attraction to the average person driving by, there are so many unique and extravagant locations ready to be discovered on the side of the road. Truck stops are the ideal places for truckers and other travelers to rest, freshen up, eat, and fill up with gas. Some truck stops have taken these …
The annual road–check inspection blitz will be held May 4–6 with added focus on lighting and hours of service. Inspectors will primarily conduct full Level 1 inspection which will cover the entirety of the truck and driver‘s records. CVSA inspectors will ensure the vehicle‘s brakes system, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, driver‘s seat belt, exhaust systems, frames, fuel systems, …
It is essential to be prepared every time you are on the road! There are items that should be brought with you on every ride and kept close to you while driving! They’re small and simple items that are easy enough to be placed in the glovebox and pulled out when they might be needed. These items are great gifts …
