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Zero Emission Fleets

Zero Emission Fleets

The possibility of reducing the emissions from trucks, including those used in the moving business, is a step closer. The CARB, California Air Resources Board, has agreed to fund up to $85 million to help those in need and to allow research into vehicles that produce zero emissions.

Automotive Trucks

Automotive Trucks

If you look into the future, automotive trucks and vehicles will become a normal sight on the road. The idea behind the technology is to reduce accidents. Computer logarithms are better at preventing accidents and are able to drive at optimum speeds for better fuel consumption than a human can achieve.

Trucks With Fuel Efficiency Standards

Trucks With Fuel Efficiency Standards

Truck owners must take responsibility for their vehicles ensuring they are energy-efficient and reduce the amount of pollutants they release into the atmosphere. Trucks account for nearly 20 % of the greenhouse gasses that are produce through vehicles on the road. This is just one reason the government is looking for ways to help address this situation and to get companies involved in reducing the toxic fumes that large trucks are emitting.

Changes in Truck Drivers

Changes in Truck Drivers

Changes are occurring in the moving business. It is sad that many of the old practices lost by moving forward are not replacing some of the skills lost as staff members age. It is not an industry that is able to attract the young men and women who are comfortable to sit behind the wheel of a removal vehicle.

Mileage Rates Reduced

Mileage Rates Reduced

Individuals and businesses are eligible to claim expenses for certain instances, including traveling for medical reasons and moving. These rates have had a decrease this year, the IRS has taken the step to reduce the amounts that individuals are able to claim; the rate per mile has decreased to 23.5 cents. As with all tax cuts, this will have an impact on your business.

Self Certification Requirements for CDL Drivers

Self-Certification Requirements for CDL Drivers

For the past several months CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) drivers in Michigan have been receiving notices to complete a self-certification which is required, and also of which has a deadline that is fast approaching, January 30th, 2014. This article is meant to inform any CDL drivers who drive for a company based in the state of Michigan and who may have questions or concerns of the requirements of the self-certification process.

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