When TW Transport drivers transport perishable cargo, they have a lot to think about. Whether it’s produce, meat, plants, frozen foods, or pharmaceuticals, operating a well-running refrigerated trailer is important for safety and FDA compliance. Temperature control is a primary concern in refrigerated trucking, but…
read morePart 2 is here! We are talking about some essential tools that every TW Transport Refrigerated and Heavy Haul Driver needs. Here’s part 2 of our ongoing series, “Essential Tools for Truck Drivers on the Road.” Spare Cell Phone Instead of throwing away an old…
read morePassing a DOT inspection is a regular event in the life of a professional truck driver. However, a failed inspection will cost you on average $851, excluding fines and repair expenses. And that cost can go up – way up. If the inspection results in…
read moreReefer drivers put more miles on their tires than average, every day drivers. Hauling billions of cargo pounds over billions of road-miles annually, professional drivers understand the importance of truck tire maintenance. INSPECTION Required before and after every trip, inspections cover hundreds of potential details.…
read moreWidely reported and highly anticipated, December 18th marked the beginning of the phase-in compliance timeline for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule. We at TWT Refrigerated Services began the transition in 2009, eight years ahead of the FMCSA rule,…
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