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.

We give an overview of Kentucky Trailer’s history and how it can benefit your moving business. Now over 100 years in business, the company still upholds its desire to ensure only the finest quality in its moving vans and trailers.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently implement some changes of which can help to relieve Household Good (HHG) tractor-trailers who either enter, or work within the state of California. When enacted, HHG trucks will be able to avoid Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF’s) which are required in order to travel in California, after January 1st, 2014.

As part of the Bus and Truck Regulation enacted in 2012 in California, moving fleets must meet certain regulations depending of the size and year of their vehicles. In the final part of this series we will be discussing credits and exemptions, as well as additional requirements for the latest change.

As of December 12th, 2008, the California Air Resources Board passed the bus and truck regulation which would help to reduce what is known as “particulate matter”, or PM, as well as oxides of nitrogen emissions that presently exist in diesel vehicles in California. These regulations cover the trucks and buses and can apply to your moving fleet. In this part of the series, we will cover what kinds of truck and engines fall under the law and when they need to be in compliance.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 6,300 net jobs were added in the for-hire trucking industry in July. The BLS also lowered its estimate of job cuts in June. These statistics suggest a better than expected job growth for this industry, which could mean a positive impact on the moving industry.