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A line of trucks which will have a national motor freight classification for their load, which explains what is on the truck and how it should be loaded safely.

What Is a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)?

A National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) code is a specific identification number assigned to products and materials transported by truck. Unlike the broader 18 freight classes that categorize cargo by...

A truck driver. Learn about motor vehicle records and why they are important in the trucking industry.

What Is a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in Trucking?

An MVR report, also known as a driving record or driving history, is a detailed account of an individual's driving performance and compliance with traffic laws. In the trucking industry,...

A commercial truck driver wondering, “What’s a motor carrier number (MC number), and how will it be used?” 

What Is a Motor Carrier Number (MC Number), and How Will It Be Used?

A motor carrier number (MC number) is a registration number required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for trucking companies that transport cargo within and outside of their...

A semi truck. What is a motor carrier? Learn about it now.

What Is a Motor Carrier?

A motor carrier is a company or individual that transports goods or passengers by commercial motor vehicle, such as a truck, bus, or tractor-trailer. These carriers operate within the transportation...

Logistics concept. What is a managed transportation company? Learn about it now.

What Is a Managed Transportation Company?

A managed transportation company, also known as a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is a specialized organization that oversees and manages the transportation and logistics needs of businesses. These companies act...

Logistics concept. Learn about line haul transportation and how it helps move goods across the globe.

What Is the Line Haul?

In the complex world of supply chain and logistics, the term "line haul" is a crucial concept that refers to the long-distance transportation of goods or freight across various modes...

LTL freight concept. Learn what a less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment is.

What Is a Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment?

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping refers to a mode of freight transportation where multiple smaller shipments from various shippers are consolidated onto a single truck for transportation.  Unlike full truckload (FTL) shipping,...

Trucks at a rest stop. Learn what a trucking layover is.

What Is a Trucking Layover?

In the fast-paced world of commercial trucking, where time and efficiency are of the utmost importance, layovers play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods across the...

Broken glass in a truck windshield, representing what happened in the Tracy Morgan truck accident.

What Happened in the Tracy Morgan Truck Accident?

On June 7, 2014, comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured when a Walmart tractor-trailer struck his limousine van on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing his friend James McNair and severely...

A law book and a gavel on a table. Concept image regarding the trucking laws in Indiana.

What are the Trucking Laws in Indiana?

The trucking laws in Indiana cover the rules that truckers and their employers must follow to operate. They are extensive, covering diverse topics like size and weight limits, hours of...