Solokingway Corporation

07/11/2023

1. Be Prepared For Storms:
Storms are unpredictable and unavoidable and you can face them almost anywhere across the country. These storms can be very dangerous and harmful and can lead to hail, strong winds, lightning, etc. This can damage the truck and the equipment that it carries. Tires are very important and play a major role when there is a storm.

2. Make Sure Your Cab Stays Cool:
Cab should be protected from the sun rays and the heat. This will allow you to stay cool in higher temperatures. Cab must be secured with the help of a sun shield and there should also be a cover for the steering wheel. It will keep the cab cool and secure it from getting too hot.

3. Check-Up The Equipment To Carry:
Equipments that are transported by the truckers must be safe and should be secured. If the load is carried in an open container then it is exposed to a lot of harmful conditions like wind, dust, rain, snow, heat, etc. They must not be damaged because of any atmospheric or weather conditions or else the journey will be of no use because the main aim is to carry and deliver the load safely.

4. Pay Attention To Work Zones:
During the summer season, there is a lot of construction work going on. So you have to choose an alternate path, which consumes less time. Always be alert and cautious while you are driving through work zones to avoid any accidents. Drive slow in such areas because many workers are working out there and you don’t want to hit them. Plan your route properly and check if you will need to select an alternate road because of construction areas. Select the alternate routes before you begin the journey in order to save time and money.

5. Pay Attention To Other Cars Or Vehicles On Road:
During the summer season, there is a vacation and people go on trips with their friends and family. So, there will be a lot of traffic on the road. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles on the road.

6. Carry The Things That Keeps You Cool:
Always keep things that will help you in staying cool throughout the journey. Summer trucking or traveling in summer can be very difficult because of the heat. You can easily be dehydrated in the journey so make sure

04/27/2022

“You know what, I’m done with this. If I have to go on an ELD - I quit! “This is just another hassle and way for me to lose money!”
Feel familiar?
The trucking industry has been in an uproar since the mandate to use electronic logs came out. Many drivers fear they will be replaced by robots or autonomous trucks. Drivers and carriers across America have threatened to quit as they think the worst about how it will affect them financially.
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons!
What Electronic Logging Devices do that Paper Logs Can’t
● Data and information are stored for easy access.
● Real-time updates for drivers or management teams.
● Log entries can be checked up remotely.
● No more illegible logs and fewer HOS violations.
● Smartphones and mobile devices to keep up with log help to keep costs down.
What Paper Logs require that ELDs Don’t
● Paper logs result in more difficult audits.
● It is difficult to quickly locate and check data.
● Paper logs are rarely submitted in a timely fashion.
● Paper logs can easily be damaged.
● They require time. Drivers spend a lot of time entering and re-entering the same
information – by hand.
Most people want to stick with what they know and don’t want to have to change. But when you talk to drivers and companies that take good care of them, it's no surprise why the once hated ELD is now appreciated. You’ll have a simple-to-use and compliant system as soon as you plug it in.

04/11/2022

5 Things Fleets Should Know About DOT Audits

1. The FMCSA prioritizes motor carriers for audits
The FMCSA is a relatively small agency, even though it is tasked with regulating nearly 600,000 carriers and millions of commercial drivers across the country. That means the agency lacks the personnel to audit a significant percentage of regulated carriers at any regular interval.

2. FMCSA audits can take several forms
The FMCSA conducts several types of audits: comprehensive, focused, onsite, offsite, new entrant, etc. Historically, it has favored onsite, comprehensive reviews; however, more recently, the agency has turned to offsite audits to extend its enforcement reach.

3. The agency follows a detailed auditing methodology
What many carriers don’t realize is that FMCSA investigators follow a very specific and methodical process when conducting their reviews.

4. DOT audits can lead to the issuance of a safety rating and/or civil penalties
DOT safety ratings (aka safety fitness determinations) are reflections of a motor carrier's compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as of the date of the FMCSA audit that resulted in the rating.

5.Serious accidents can prompt an audit.
If the purpose of federal and state motor carrier safety regulations is to reduce highway accidents and resulting injuries, it should come as no surprise that accidents tend to trigger DOT audits.

04/01/2022

Volvo trucks are considered the most reliable and comfortable vehicles in trucking industry.
They are easy to control and also can save fuel than other trucks.
Our company works with new Volvo trucks and for picking them them up just join to our team!

03/19/2022

03/17/2022

With prices per gallon as they are now, this information will be extremely relevant:
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Check all trucks in the fleet.
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Pay special attention to engines. Engine wear and high mileage significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Observe the speed limit.
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If you follow it, you will not have to brake or accelerate sharply, which means that fuel will not be consumed much.
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Optimize routes.
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Plan and prepare for flights in advance. To save on fuel, you need to choose smoother roads for a smooth ride. Costs will decrease and fleet efficiency will increase.
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Download pricing apps.
The most popular in the US is GasBuddy. It allows you to track changes in price at different gas stations and calculate the total cost of the trip.

03/17/2022

When opening a truck business in the USA, you need to not only decide on the type of company and collect the necessary documents, but also think about the development of the fleet 🚚
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Here you have a choice: to rent trucks or buy them?
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Let's find out in this post
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▫️RENT
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➕ You can rent a truck for a certain time for a specific order and avoid vehicle downtime.
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➕ No need to spend time registering the vehicle and money for its maintenance.
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➕ Ability to select the desired characteristics, year of manufacture, etc.
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PURCHASE
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➕ Beneficial for large companies for full control over the vehicle.
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➕ This is a kind of investment that can bring profit during inflation.
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➕ Beneficial for the long term. Payback period +- 3 years.
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➖ High cost of repairs.
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➖ Buying your own truck is not so easy now.
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➖ Potential for truck downtime due to volatility in freight prices.
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What do you think? Which option will bring more benefits to the business?

03/11/2022

Rotate and Align Your Tires
After a long and intense season of winter driving, your tires will likely need some attention. Taking the time to align and rotate your tires will ensure they are wearing equally. This way, you will get the longest life cycle from the tires and you will be safer on the roads.

Clean and Inspect Your Undercarriage
The winter’s slush, snow, salt, sand and other road treatments take a great toll on the underside of your truck.

Prepare For Rain
Windshield wipers are one of the most important, but often overlooked, tools to keep you safe on the road. Windshield wipers are used often during winter, and even more during rainy season in the spring.

Check, Replace & Top Off Your Fluids
Now is the time to check all your fluids, and see what needs topping off or replacing to make sure you are ready for a rigorous spring and summer landscaping season

Check Your Battery
Using your work truck through the winter season works your battery to the max, making it more likely to degrade. If there is a chance your battery life is low, take a look at the installation date. If it’s older than four years old, you should get your battery professionally checked and possibly replaced.

03/07/2022

Can a Logbook Help a Truck Accident Case?
A truck driver’s logbook will be incredibly beneficial in the aftermath of a vehicle accident involving a commercial truck. When conducting an investigation into these cases, police officers, insurance carriers, and attorneys will all be working to determine liability. In some cases, truck driver fatigue may be suspected for the incident. In order to determine whether or not a truck driver was fatigued when the incident occurred, these parties will examine the electronic logging device records. ELD records can show if a driver was operating outside of their hours of service or whether they were following the rules. If, after looking at a truck driver’s logbooks, it is determined that there was an hours of service violation, the truck driver or trucking company could be held liable for an accident.

03/03/2022

Another significant increase in diesel prices over the last week have the national average over $4 per gallon for the first time since the week ending March 17, 2014, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.

The U.S. average for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased 6.8 cents during the week ending Feb. 14, rising to $4.019 per gallon. Since the beginning of 2022, diesel prices have soared, increasing by 40.6 cents in the last six weeks.

Prices increased in all regions across the country last week, with the most significant increase being seen in the Central Atlantic region, where prices jumped by 11.2 cents.

The nation’s most expensive diesel can be found in California at $4.994 per gallon, followed by the West Coast less California at $4.261 per gallon.

The cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.785 per gallon, followed by Midwest at $3.884 per gallon.

Prices in other regions, according to DOE, are:

New England – $4.007
Central Atlantic – $4.21
Lower Atlantic – $3.98
Rocky Mountain – $3.911
ProMiles’ numbers during the same week saw fuel prices increase by 9.7 cents, bringing its national average to $3.834 per gallon.

02/28/2022

YOU CAN BE FLEXIBLE IN YOUR BUSINESS MODEL
You can decide what type of freight to haul, where you drive, who you drive for, and much more

YOU CAN RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS
On top of being a good driver, you will have to be a good business owner. Make sure your operation is running smoothly

YOU CAN DRIVE AT YOUR OWN SPEED
You can drive whatever speed you want without being controlled by a speed limiter. Just remember to keep fuel efficiency in mind when deciding how fast to drive

YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORK FOR ANYBODY
As an owner-operator, you are your own boss. If you don’t like something about your business, you have the control to change it

YOU HAVE MORE FREEDOM
This is the most common reason people have for becoming an owner-operator. People love the idea of having the ability to make their own business decisions!

JOIN US!


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