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Oldtimers used to say “…young people today don’t know how good they have it.  In my day, we had it tough!”  Someday, when COVID-19 has been consigned to the history books, those of us left [...]

Sooner or later many of you end up with a truck you can’t run and can’t, or don’t want to sell.  You explain to your agent the engine is blown, the registration has expired and it wouldn’t pass [...]

This is really a public service announcement rather than a blog.  It is intended to help our insured truckers, our agents and other interested parties stay informed about the FMCSA’s response to [...]

On March 13, 2020 the White House declared that “…an emergency exists that warrants an exemption from Parts 390 and 399…of Title 49…of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations…”* The complete [...]

Ever notice how some topics seem to invite controversy?  Politics, religion and whether or not there is a driver shortage.  These are the go to subjects for anyone who enjoys not making [...]

As most of you know the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented its new CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule on January 6, 2020.  The rule requires all FMCSA-regulated [...]

As a professional truck driver, what do you feel are the hallmarks of a good trucking company?  A study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) of a large number [...]

A press release!  Few things are as dull as a press release.  But this one is special to us here at Eastern Atlantic.  Two years ago we were assigned a “negative” outlook after having been [...]

If you are still using AOBRD’S after December 16, 2019 you will cease to be compliant with the ELD mandate.  Which do you have?  An AOBRD or an ELD?  Just in case anyone doesn’t know:  An AOBRD, [...]

Tired of making money for someone else?  Do you yearn to earn just for you?  Or, do you just want to be your own boss?  The last few years have been good to startup new ventures.  Freight has [...]