Nov 08, 2016

Truck Stop to Provide Thanksgiving Meals for Drivers

Truck Stop to Provide Thanksgiving Meals for Drivers

Truck Drivers are some of the most dedicated and hardworking individuals one could come across. The work they do keeps shelves full of products that we all can enjoy. Although it can be a thankless job, at times there are those who honor the drivers of this nation. Every year a truck stop in Idaho shows its thankfulness to truck drivers with a free Thanksgiving meal for two.

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Being a truck driver can mean being away from family and friends during the holidays. Truckers take to the roads of America delivering the goods the rest of us desire while sacrificing a normal work schedule and time off for the holidays.

The Boise Stage Truck Stop welcomes drivers on Thursday, November 24, 2016, for a Driver Appreciation Day. The celebration includes a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings (yes even pie) for a driver as well as one guest. Just show them your CDL and bring your appetite! The event will also include prizes.

A standout among independent truck stops, The Boise Stage Stop was ranked by Trucker Path users as the #1 truck stop in Idaho.

The Boise Stage Stop is located on: 23801 S Orchard Access Rd, Boise, ID 83716

For more info visit The Boise State Stop.

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Brake Safety Week is almost here. Are you ready? [p]Are you ready for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week happening later this month? From September 16-22, CVSA-certified inspectors will conduct a weeklong inspection blitz throughout the U.S. and Canada focusing on brake systems. CVSA reported that 14 percent of truck drivers were placed out-of-service for brake-related violations during last year’s Brake Safety Day. Getting placed out-of-service costs drivers valuable time and money, so it’s important that you don’t find yourself in the same situation. Making sure you’re prepared will not only help you pass an inspection and keep you moving, but it will also make our roadways a safer place. [p]Most inspections during the blitz will be full Level I inspections. This comprehensive 37-step procedure examines driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness, and will also focus on the inspection of: <ul> <li>Brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts</li> <li>air or hydraulic fluid leaks</li> <li>defective rotor conditions</li> <li>measurement of pushrod travel</li> <li>mismatched air chamber sizes across axles</li> <li>air reservoir integrity and mounting</li> <li>worn linings, pads, drums or rotors</li> <li>required brake-system warning devices</li> <li>other brake-system components</li> </ul> [p]There will also be 12 jurisdictions using performance-based brake testing equipment to measure vehicle braking efficiency. [p]So, what can you do to be ready for your inspection? <ul> <li>Have your driver’s license and registration easily available.</li> <li>Perform your regular preventative maintenance procedures.</li> <li>Conduct your pre-trip visual inspection. Make sure to look for loose hoses, leaks and any damage; check air disc brakes for cracks and grooving; and ensure air chambers are intact and in the correct position.</li> <li>Inspect brakes more in-depth looking for leaks, checking brake linings for cracks and wear, and measuring the brake stroke, etc.</li> <li>Utilize the Trucker Path app to see inspection facilities and get an idea of when you might expect to receive an inspection during the blitz.</li> </ul> [p]We hope these tips will help make your inspection go smoothly. It’s also important to remember that it’s a best practice to always keep your truck well-maintained, inspect your brake systems regularly, and perform a thorough pre-trip inspection before every trip. You still have time to address any issues and get yourself and your truck ready for the 2018 CVSA Brake Safety Week!

Sep 17, 2018 • Community

Trucker Path Partners With RoadsideMASTERS.com for 24/7 Roadside Assistance [p]The app now includes a one-touch dial button to reach for high-quality expert assistance, available to members of the Trucker Path community at exclusive discounted rates.[/p] [p](MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, August 30, 2016) – Trucker Path, creators of the leading trip planning and resource locator mobile app for truck drivers, announce the partnership with [a href="https://www.roadsidemasters.com/"]RoadsideMASTERS.com[/a] (RSM),a nationwide provider of commercial vehicle emergency roadside assistance (ERA). From now on, truck drivers who use Trucker Path can get immediate help on the road by calling straight from the app.[/p] [p]Since 2009, assistance from RSM has been available to heavy, medium, and light trucks, buses, and vans in both USA and Canada, 24/7. Their customers include many of the TOP 100 fleets, owner-operators, insurance companies, insurance agents, and freight brokers. The service enables fleet managers and owner-operators to reduce their costs by providing access to a vast network of specialized vendors with no need to pay on the spot.[/p] [p]Help from RSM is available to trucking fleets of all sizes at flexible rates. Moreover, for the members of the Trucker Path community, the partnership opens access to exclusive membership discounts.[/p] [quote]“Trucker Path is America's most popular app for truckers. With the integration of our Emergency Roadside Assistance Membership Program, Trucker Path users now have immediate access to our vast comprehensive Vendor Network, saving them hundreds of dollars annually on roadside service”, says Jason Cohen, CEO of RoadsideMASTERS.com.[/quote] [quote]“I believe our partnership with Trucker Path is a perfect fit for Truckers who are constantly on the go 24/7/365. Trucker Path puts the necessary information Truckers need at their finger tips in order to simplify and keep their business fluid in a competitive market place”.[/quote] [p]The Trucker Path mobile app is available as a free download on iOS and Android devices. The company also offers Truckloads, a free optimized freight marketplace supported by a large community of freight companies and motor carriers. Trucking companies and motor carriers can download Truckloads on their mobile devices and access a web version at [a href="https://truckloads.truckerpath.com/"]truckloads.truckerpath.com[/a].[/p] [h2]About Trucker Path[/h2] [p]Silicon Valley-based Trucker Path released an eponymous crowd-sourced trip planning and resource locator mobile app for truck drivers in early 2013. The exponential growth of the mobile app led to the release of Truckloads, an online marketplace connecting freight companies to carriers, in late 2015.[/p] [p]By June 2016, the Trucker Path community had grown to 450,000 active users or 30 % of all Class 8 truckers in the United States. The core Trucker Path application for iOS and Android platforms provides information for truck operators, including parking availability, truck stop reviews, weigh station status, and truck wash facilities. Information for each location is based on user input and star ratings.[/p] [p]Trucker Path is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Austin, Texas. In June 2015, Trucker Path raised $20,000,000 in a round led by Wicklow Capital of Chicago, bringing total funding to $21,500,000.[/p]

Sep 13, 2016

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Oct 19, 2016 • Community