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The Positive Affect of Housing Industry Growth

The Positive Affect of Housing Industry Growth

The moving and storage industries felt the pinch when the recession hit and families could no longer afford to move up the housing ladder. Some families were even made homeless as the banks took possession of their homes. This led to the financial crisis that rocked the economy. However, it is possible that the housing industry is now making positive steps in the right direction for the future.

Military Driver Training Center Can Solve Truck Driver Shortages

Military Driver Training Center Can Solve Truck Driver Shortages

We know that we have a shortage of drivers in the commercial sector who have the right qualifications. We also have many men and women from the military looking for work. Giving job opportunities to those military families after leaving the service is beneficial all around. The opportunity to provide military personnel with civilian qualifications can help the economy. This is just one example of how to help military personnel transition back to civilian life by ensuring that they right training and education. These highly trained individuals are then able to perform their job in the military and also in the civilian workforce.

Unsafe Truck Driving Can Kill Innocent Victims

Unsafe Truck Driving Can Kill Innocent Victims

Commercial driving is a difficult job. Often you work long hours, which can cause tiredness. Staying awake and alert on the job is important. Unsafe driving can risk the lives of other individuals who are on the road. Understanding the importance of being alert to the potential dangers on the road and understanding your own presence among traffic is key to preventing hurting another driver or passenger of a vehicle.

Great Advice From Super Van Operator Award Winners

Great Advice From Super Van Operator Award Winners

It is vital that members of moving companies are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the industry. For this reason, there are awards presented by AMSA at the Super Van Operators awards ceremony. Some categories are tough and the drivers have to get through many hurdles before winning.

Changes To Training New Truck Drivers Are Coming

Changes To Training New Truck Drivers Are Coming

It is vital that drivers receive adequate training in all aspects of commercial driving to ensure that they are safe to be on the roads and highways. This is something the FMCSA takes seriously, and they recently set up the Negotiated Rulemaking Entry-Level Driver Training Advisory Committee to address it. This committee looked at the current requirements and came up with a recommendation of changes to bring the current training up to date.

Changes in Public Data on Truck Accidents for Moving Businesses

Changes in Public Data on Truck Accidents for Moving Businesses

If any vehicle and the driver is involved in a crash, it can greatly affect your moving business. Understanding the data and working out who is to blame for the accident isn’t always easy. The problem the FMCSA is trying to resolve is reporting on these accidents. They argue that if you can’t agree on a system which is fair and doesn’t harm a business, then this information shouldn’t be available to the general public.

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