Jul 07, 2020

How to Plan a Trip Using Trucker Path

How to Plan a Trip Using Trucker Path

We all know planning a trip is a must-have for truck drivers. There is no other way around this. You need to know where you’re going, how you’re going to get there, and anticipate things along the way. Luckily, Trucker Path can help you from start to end.

STEP 1

Make sure your truck dimensions are set up properly.

STEP 2

Enter your start point and destination point.

STEP 3

Choose a route and start your trip.

STEP 4

Follow the route and see Truck Stop, Fuel Stops, and more along your route!

Ready to plan your trip? Click this LINK to get you started.

By Aldous Aldwin

COVID19: State of Trucking <h4>By Trucker Path</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3> <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/05/b5.png" alt="Trucker Path COVID19" /> <h3><strong>Trucker Path COVID-19 Initiatives</strong></h3> The Trucker Path team is actively monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and preparing resources to assist truckers as they help keep America running. <h2></h2> In addition to providing updates on the Trucker Path <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TruckerPath/">Facebook Page</a>, a dedicated COVID19 thread has been created in the official Trucker Path forum. <h2></h2> A COVID-19 Tracker has been introduced on the Trucker Path mobile app which is available on <a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathios">iOS</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathdroid">Google Play</a>. This feature will enable truckers to easily check the spread of the Coronavirus and see insights both for America and abroad, with live updates on infections and recoveries. <h2></h2> Along side the COVID-19 Tracker is the COVID-19 Navigation Tool which has been integrated on the Turn-by-Turn feature to track the latest information regarding reported cases and infected areas and provide alternate routing. </a> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/05/b7.jpeg" alt="FMCSA" /> <h3><strong>FMCSA Emergency Declaration to be extended until June 14</strong></h3> The agency's COVID-19 Emergency Declaration has been extended until June 14. The original declaration was set to expire last Friday. Full announcement can be found <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/extension-expanded-emergency-declaration-no-2020-002-under-49-cfr-ss-39025">here</a>. <h2></h2> FMCSA’s emergency declaration provides for regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts intended to meet immediate needs for: Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores Immediate precursor raw materials — such as paper, plastic or alcohol—that are required and to be used for the manufacture of essential items Fuel Equipment, supplies and persons needed to establish and manage temporary housing or quarantines Persons designated by federal, state or local authorities for medical, isolation, or quarantine purposes Persons necessary to provide other medical or emergency services </a> <h3></h3> <h2></h2> <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/05/b6.jpeg" alt="CDC" /> <h3><strong>CDC Guidelines for Long Haul Truck Drivers</strong></h3> The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recently updated guidelines for long haul truck drivers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some prescribed steps to avoid contamination and reduce spread. <ul> <li>Notify your supervisor and stay home if having symptoms.</li> <li>Make a plan with your employer and your family as to what to do if you become sick while you’re on the road. Include where to stop, where and how to seek medical advice and treatment, and plans for freight delivery.</li> <li>Limit close contact with others by maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet when possible.</li> <li>CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. </li> <li>Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a routine basis.</li> <li>Practice proper hand hygiene. This is an important infection control measure. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.</li> <li>Avoid touching surfaces often touched by others when outside of the cab.</li> <li>Do not share personal protective equipment (PPE) (such as vests, safety glasses, hard hats),tools, phones, radios, or other personal items.</li> <li>Use pre-qualified truck stops or hotels identified by your employer as having appropriate COVID-19 protections.</li> <li>When team driving or ride-alongs are required, wear cloth face coverings inside the truck and avoid sharing bedding in the sleeper berth.</li> </ul> Full guidelines can be viewed <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/long-haul-trucking.html">here</a>.

May 21, 2020 • Carriers

Industry Update - June 9, 2020 <h2></h2> <h3></h3> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b29.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b29-300x156.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="156" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5032" /></a> <h3><strong>101 New Parking Spaces Added in Kentucky</strong></h3> Truckers traveling the I24 through Kentucky now have a new place to refuel, eat, and park. <a href="https://www.loves.com/">Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores</a> opened a new store in Oak Grove, Kentucky last June 4. The new truck stop is located near the border with Tennessee and near Fort Campbell Amry base. In addition to 101 truck parking spaces, the new Love’s has the following amenities: <ul> <li>Hardee’s</li> <li>Eight diesel bays</li> <li>Nine showers</li> <li>Love’s Truck Care with on-site Speedco</li> <li>Laundry facilities</li> <li>Fresh Kitchen concept</li> <li>Mobile to Go Zone for electronics</li> <li>CAT scale</li> <li>Two dog parks</li> </ul> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b30.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b30-300x156.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="156" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5033" /></a> <h3><strong>Diesel Cost Goes Up by a Penny</strong></h3> The nationwide average price of a gallon of diesel increased by one cent to $2.396, according to the <a href="https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/">weekly report</a> from the government’s Energy Information Administration on June 8. <h2></h2> Compared to last year, the diesel price is still 70.9 cents lower. Diesel increased in all 10 of the regions surveyed by EIA, with it increasing only 0.1 cent in the Gulf Coast region to $2.172. <h2></h2> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b31.jpeg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/06/b31-300x156.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="156" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5034" /></a> <h3><strong>Bandit Truck Racing Series Returns to Racing this Month</strong></h3> The Bandit Big Rig Series is making a comeback to the track this month for the first time in 2020. Opening in Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, fans wont be allowed to watch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event pass is available for $9.99 for fans to watch the race live online. Purchase your event passes <a href="https://www.showclix.com/events/26755?_ga=2.108108930.1677910521.1591705075-1328879037.1591705075">here.</a> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3>

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