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Proud to announce our new partnership with FedEx.
Our trucks are now hauling FedEx trailers, delivering freight with the same commitment to speed, safety, and reliability that defines their network.

A new chapter, new opportunities — and the road ahead looks stronger than ever.

On the move with FedEx. 🚚📦

Proud to announce our new partnership with FedEx.
Our trucks are now hauling FedEx trailers, delivering freight with the same commitment to speed, safety, and reliability that defines their network.

A new chapter, new opportunities — and the road ahead looks stronger than ever.

On the move with FedEx. 🚚📦

A weigh station is a checkpoint along a highway to inspect vehicular weights and safety compliance criteria. Usually, trucks and commercial vehicles are subject to the inspection.
Weigh stations are equipped with truck scales, some of which are weigh in motion and permit the trucks to continue moving while being weighed, while older scales require the trucks to stop. There are many different scales used, from single axle scales to multi-axle sets. Signal lights indicate if the driver should pull over for additional inspection or if they are allowed to return to the highway.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), weigh stations were first established in the early 1930s to ensure that commercial trucks were not overloaded and to collect fuel taxes.
Weigh stations were primarily created to collect road use taxes before IFTA created an integrated system of doing so. While taxes can still be paid at weigh stations, their primary function is now enforcement of tax and safety regulations.
In many states, the majority of weight inspections are conducted at weigh stations. These facilities intercept commercial vehicles entering or passing through a State on major highways. Currently, approximately 680 weigh stations are in operation in the United States.

When it comes to trucking, one rule of thumb that remains constant is «be prepared.» Among the numerous documents that help a truck driver stay prepared on the road, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Permit Book holds an essential place.

This book, also known as a credentials binder, is the master document that contains all the critical paperwork a truck driver must have on hand during a journey. It includes:
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Medical certificate
Motor Carrier Authority
Proof of insurance
Cab card
Hours-of-service logs
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) certificate
Vehicle inspection reports
Bill of lading
Lease agreement
EPA Emissions Certificate
State permits
Hazmat paperwork - when applicable
The DOT Permit Book is not just an organizational tool, it’s a vital part of ensuring a driver’s compliance with federal regulations and maintaining readiness for roadside inspections.

Roadside inspections are unannounced checks carried out by DOT officers to verify that commercial drivers and their vehicles are compliant with safety regulations. Not having the appropriate documentation during these inspections can result in hefty fines, penalties, or even an out-of-service order, which can be a significant setback for both the driver and their associated company.

Consequently, the DOT Permit Book is a truck driver’s best companion. Read on as we delve deeper into the importance of each document and why having a comprehensive, up-to-date DOT Permit Book can make all the difference during your journey on the open road.