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20
Aug
The Fatal Five
The commercial transportation industry has been struggling for over a decade to backfill the exodus of qualified drivers from its ranks. A study commissioned by The American Truck Association reported in 2005 a driver shortage of around 20,000. A great-recession […]
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13
Aug
1+1=Combination of Vehicles
Its simple math: 1+1=2. Or isn’t it? When a person has a locker which needs to be secured, he employs a lock which is opened with a key, or a combination. Why is it called a combination lock? Because there […]
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06
Aug
#squadhaul
There are moments in life when things combine which restore a person’s faith in humanity. Peanut butter and chocolate. Michael Jordan and a basketball. The internet and Pokemon (sorry). Police departments and trucking companies…and there it is. Right to heart […]
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28
Jul
We’re Not So Different
In light of recent tragic events which have unfolded in our country, it seems appropriate to take a step back from normal topics covered in this blog. In the spirit of the ITEA, parallels can be drawn between the two […]
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23
Jul
No License Required
Illinois, at its core, is an agrarian state. A great portion of its commerce is driven by agriculture. Generations of agricultural families are rooted deep in communities and share their name with some of the most traveled local roads. Local […]
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16
Jul
A Truck Divided
The basic principle of a divisible load is simple, only those items broken down to the bare minimum qualify. One bucket per excavator. One excavator per trailer. Nothing more, nothing less. Cranes cannot carry extra equipment or building materials, and […]
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09
Jul
The Failure of the Illinois General Assembly
On June 30, 2016, the State of Illinois failed the trucking industry. While there is no doubt the stop-gap budget deal was the highest priority, the political clamoring of the last two years failed to bring to the floor a […]
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02
Jul
Up or Down?
The introduction to this article serves as a reminder that all Illinois truck & trailer flat weight base plates were due for renewal on Thursday, June 30th. Luckily, the Secretary of State is also open on Saturdays! While the topic […]
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25
Jun
Christmas in July
Like children gathered around an advent calendar, truck enforcement officers throughout the state will be gathered around their duty schedules waiting for that one magical day to roll around. The one day when they will go on patrol to find […]
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11
Jun
The Cost of Breaking The Law
One of the most common questions drivers ask law enforcement is “how much would that violation cost?” They are referring to the actual fine associated when a citation is issued for an infraction of the law, if you ever encourage […]
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