02/26/2019Guest Post: Mama Heidi’s Tips for Staying Alert Reading Time: < 1 minute Safety is key for truck drivers who haul freight on a daily basis, and for those with long or even short routine routes, trips can get boring or distracting at times. Staying alert is critical when on the road. In this week’s guest post, NFI Driver Heidi B. provides a helpful list on how to… Continue reading Guest Post: Mama Heidi’s Tips for Staying Alert
05/30/2017Driver Digest: The Importance of Pre-Inspections Reading Time: 3 minutes With thousands of transportation and dedicated fleet providers, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports more than 5 million truck and bus drivers share the roads in America with more than 250 million motorists1. The goal of those drivers on the road is to get to their destinations safely and ensure safety for those… Continue reading Driver Digest: The Importance of Pre-Inspections
10/25/2016Driver Digest: Following the Signs Reading Time: 3 minutes Signage is incredibly important on the road, particularly for a truck driver. Signs can alert you to important traffic requirements such as basic stop and go, but can also instruct directions specifically for tractor trailers. Drivers are a key component to the supply chain, and by following signage, products are delivered on time in proper… Continue reading Driver Digest: Following the Signs
08/23/2016Driver Digest: The Impact of a Driver Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether you are a driver who takes on long hauls over the road or runs frequent dedicated routes, drivers help sustain life and make the world go round. In the United States, drivers are responsible for moving 69% of total freight1 and that amount of freight is expected to grow an additional 26% by 20262.… Continue reading Driver Digest: The Impact of a Driver
06/14/2016Driver Digest: Preparing for Summer Roads Reading Time: 2 minutes Next week marks the official beginning of summer in North America, and for many it is a season filled with warmth, fun, and adventure, but according to the Department of Transportation, summer is the most dangerous driving season. During the summer, ailing road infrastructure is magnified with an influx of traffic, leading to more accidents… Continue reading Driver Digest: Preparing for Summer Roads
05/10/2016Driver Digest: Finding a Healthy Balance on the Road Reading Time: 3 minutes Living a healthy lifestyle is a day-to-day challenge. This is particularly true for truck drivers with unique schedules, placing them away from a kitchen, the gym, and ability to focus on their health; both physically and mentally. A 2010 Center for Disease Control study showed that 69 percent of long-haul drivers were obese and of… Continue reading Driver Digest: Finding a Healthy Balance on the Road
04/05/2016Driver Digest: Severe Weather Driving Tips Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather-related vehicle accidents cause about 7,000 fatalities in the United States every year1. The weather can be unpredictable and, at times, can warrant emergency actions. However, there are a few precautions you can take to be more prepared for when the weather strikes. Conducting a thorough pre-trip inspection can ensure that you and your truck… Continue reading Driver Digest: Severe Weather Driving Tips
03/01/2016Driver Digest: Parking Pressures Alleviated Reading Time: 3 minutes For truckers, the challenge of finding available parking can be arduous. This isn’t a new problem; in fact, it’s been an issue for truck drivers for years and is now worse than ever before. High freight volumes paired with lower fuel costs has led to more shippers choosing to transport their goods via road, increasing… Continue reading Driver Digest: Parking Pressures Alleviated
01/19/2016Driver Digest: How Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) Will Affect Drivers Reading Time: 3 minutes The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has established that by December 10, 2017 trucks and drivers must comply and utilize electronic logging devices (ELDs). Many carriers, like NFI, already utilize this technology, however those who aren’t have until the end of 2017 to comply. These devices are to be installed into trucks that fit a… Continue reading Driver Digest: How Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) Will Affect Drivers
12/15/2015Fast Facts on the FAST Act Reading Time: 2 minutes In early December, the United States Congress approved a five-year, $305 billion funding legislation to support national transportation infrastructure. With bipartisan support, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) will help to maintain and develop roads, railways, bridges, public transportation, highways, and motor vehicle safety until 2020. The 1,300 page bill dives into reforms… Continue reading Fast Facts on the FAST Act