Although there are different regulations that supervise and prohibit the use of drugs and controlled substances in commercial drivers, this continues to be a problem that represents a risk for the industry. It is estimated that less than 2% of truck drivers use these substances, which represents more than 40,000 drivers who could be driving…
We all have been there: a brilliant and innovative idea just comes to you during a random moment of genius, a moment on which you saw a problem and exactly how to solve it. Then, the business part comes in, you see how it might be profitable, you might even have in mind a catchy…
On June 5th, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law a new drug testing act through which most employers of the state won’t be able to use marijuana drug tests to reject job applicants. This Act, which amends current Nevada law, will become effective on January 1st, 2020. As Nevada AB132 states: “Prohibits the denial of employment…
Wanting to become a business owner is the dream of many of us. Starting your own company, being your own boss, earning the trust of loyal customers who believe in your project is great. However, being able to achieve this is, unfortunately, easier said than done. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out how…
When you have a small business, finding cost-effective alternatives to make your company grow is imperative. There are many tips and tricks to make sure our business stays competitive and profitable. Attending trade shows is another great marketing alternative that Small and Medium Businesses should take advantage of. We might think that trade shows are mainly…
The journey of entrepreneurship and having one’s own business comes with plenty of challenges. Even the start of such a journey is too hard for most small businesses, which fail during the first year. However, once we start getting a hold of things, calmer periods will arrive. This doesn’t mean it will be a walk…
Truck driver distractions are a big risk not only for the transport industry but for all drivers in general. We know that a distracted driver can travel the distance of a football field in the time it takes to read a text message. This implies a seriously hazardous situation since a truck can cause great…
Technological advances bring us closer and closer to the visions that science fiction authors promised. Even though there are still no flying cars, the first autonomous car models are already a reality. In fact, this same year, companies like Uber and Tesla wanted to take over the autonomous truck market. However, Uber decided to close…
During the last couple of years, we have seen a strong and steady increase in video content. Social media has, of course, a lot to do with this fact. Beyond YouTube, videos posted to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram generate a great amount of traffic and interaction. Regardless of your field, you can take advantage of this…
Whenever someone mentions the concept of 3D printing, we can’t avoid but think of futuristic technology, still out of our reach. Interestingly, the technology for additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing) has been around since the early ’80s. Many fields and industries have been finding ways to apply additive manufacturing. This is because there are many benefits…