
There are nearly 30,000 trucking related locations and 270,000 truck parking spots on the Trucker Path app. It may seem like a lot but new locations for truckers are built and smaller, lesser-known locations like family-run truck stops may slip through the cracks. No matter the size of the location it has a place in our database for truck drivers to access reliable information about.
If for some reason a location does not appear on Trucker Path there’s a simple way to add a place!
Steps:
1. Open the Trucker Path app
2. Click the menu tab at the top left of the map screen

3. Click Add Places on the lower left side

4. Choose the email provider you wish to use to send a message

5. Fill out the Name, Location and Details about the new place and send the message

Your message will be sent directly to our support team who will be happy to help facilitate the addition of the new place. (Updates to locations typically take 24-48 hours to appear on the app)




Industry Update - October 11, 2019 <h4>By Paul DeCoste</h4>
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<h3><strong>Did you Know?</strong></h3>
California’s governor recently <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/340211/california-bill-means-end-for-independent-trucking-in-state">signed a bill</a> that has the potential to eliminate leased on drivers in the state. California is enforcing an ABC test on trucking companies and the contractors these companies hire. This means, a trucking company must prove that its drivers (if contracted) are “performing work that is outside of the company’s usual course of business.” If a driver cannot pass this test, the company cannot hire him/her. This bill is currently being opposed by the California Trucking Association.
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<h3><strong>Trucking Tip of the Week</strong></h3>
Dock wait times are not going down. <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/know-before-you-go-the-impact-of-seeing-wait-times-before-accepting-loads">The current average wait time for drivers at the dock is 150 minutes.</a> Make sure that you are tracking your detention times as accurately as possible and actively negotiating detention rates with docks that you have never been to before, and especially ones that are known to have issues!
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<h3><strong>Diesel</strong></h3>
Diesel prices have fallen <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/diesel-falls-15c-3066-gallon-oil-slides-5427">1.5 cents per gallon as oil continues to slide as well</a>. The average fuel price for drivers is nearly 25 cents cheaper than it was in September last year. All regions in the United States have experienced this fuel price decline except for California.
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<h3><strong>Driver Appreciation Week</strong></h3>
This year’s Driver Appreciation week was a great success! Companies like Trucker Path, ATA and trucking companies across the nation spent the week honoring the drivers of America in many ways. Some of the <a href="https://www.ccjdigital.com/fleets-recognize-drivers-with-truck-driver-appreciation-week-events/">most notable celebrations</a> included; free meals for drivers (Werner),family events (J.B. Hunt),and themed terminal days for the entire week (Hirschbach). Trucker Path was also giving away free subscriptions for the premium app version for the entire week. Thanks for everything you do drivers!
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<h3><strong>Influen</strong><strong>tial Woman in Trucking</strong></h3>
This year, Ruth Lopez of Ryder transportation, received the award for Influential Woman in Trucking at the Women in Trucking Accelerate! conference. Ruth has been with Ryder for over 20 years and is currently their director of transportation management.
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Throughout her esteemed career in trucking, Ruth has managed hundreds of team members. Team members that not only include drivers in the United States, but in Mexico as well. On top of that, she has managed Ryder’s women’s leadership program for three years. Although she was extremely humble when discussing her surprise in finding out she was nominated for this award, and even stronger humility when she was announced that she won, those around her know that she was the perfect candidate for this award. Congratulations Ruth!
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You have finally arrived at your truck stop of choice (or found one using <a href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/">Trucker Path</a>) and conveniently located a parking spot. Watch out as things might not be so safe as you think. A large percentage of truck-trailer accidents occur at truck stops which should be the safest place to park. Drivers can never let their guard down when behind the wheel and even parked at that! Trucking accidents are expensive and causes major setbacks in your schedule which leads to more expenses. Below are a few tips to help reduce a trucking accident/incident at a truck stop:
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<strong>Here are 6 tips to keep safe at truck stops:</strong>
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<strong>1. Pre-plan your route:</strong> Pre-plan your route so you know you will be stopping at a location with plenty of room and that is well lit. Choose your stops, don’t let them choose you. Use truck apps such as Trucker Path to efficiently plan your route and plot your desired stops.
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<strong>2. Maximize your stops:</strong> Plan to take care of everything you need at a truck stop when you are there the first time. Stopping to fuel, refill your coffee, and eat is better than stopping five times.
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<strong>3. Avoid parking at the end of a row:</strong> Not only is there traffic crossing next to you but most people park on the end because they are tired and after a long day the end is the closest spot. Avoiding the end of a parking lot helps you avoid drivers who are parking when they are tired. Removing yourself from high traffic areas can help reduce risk.
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<strong>4. Avoid a spot that will force you to back out when you leave:</strong> Choose a spot you can either pull through (the best option) or back into (second best option).
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<strong>5. Park where there is space around you:</strong> The back of the lot will usually have more room than the front so let other drivers take the risk of all that traffic coming and going. No need to be a super Trucker when a safe and easy place is available. Think safe, not convenience.<h2></h2>
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<strong>6. Use your cameras:</strong> Don't be complacent when parking. When your space is tight, utilize what you have to your advantage. Using your cameras will help you see tight spots on sides and at the rear. Take your time and you can also step down to survey the surrounding areas.
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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Highest Paying Truck Loads [p]Find the highest paying truck loads to maximize your trucking company's earning potential. [/p]
[h2] Highest Paying Truck Loads [/h2]
[p] Hauling the highest paying truck loads is essential to running a successful trucking company. <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/truck-freight-rates/">Truck freight rates</a> are based on the current market, therefore there is a week-to-week fluctuation of what a truck load is paying. [/p]
[h2] Using Free Load Boards [/h2]
[p] Free load boards like <strong>Truckloads</strong> provide a marketplace where owner-operators and <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/trucking-authority/">carriers with trucking authority</a> can search for loads that have been posted by freight brokers. Ideally, you will want to use a load board that has a mobile application as well. This way you can find truck loads anytime and limit those empty miles.
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[p] Imagine sitting at the dock waiting to get unloaded for hours (we know you've all been there) and you have over 1,000 miles to travel back home with no load. Wouldn't it be great if you could find a truck load to haul on your way back and earn a little more? [/p]
[p]Well, with an app like <strong>Truckloads</strong> now you can. Don't believe us? Just ask one of the 150,000 carriers who use the app and rated it the highest-rated mobile load board on Google Play and the App Store![/p]
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[h2] Finding Truck loads - Location, Location, Location [/h2]
[p] We all know that it's all about location in real estate and it's no different for finding truck loads. The location of a truck load plays a crucial role in determining how high the truck load will pay and often times, it may not be nearby.
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[p]You might have to be willing to increase your <ahref="https://truckerpath.com/blog/what-is-deadhead/">deadhead miles</a> in order to find the highest paying truck load. If you have a reefer truck, you can find the best reefer truck loads by focusing your search for locations where there are heavy volumes of agriculture such as Florida, California, and Texas. [/p]
[h2] How are Truck Load Rates Calculated? [/h2]
[p]Truck load rates are calculated based on a variety of factors of the current market conditions. This includes: [/p]
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[li]Load-to-Truck Ratio in an Area [/li]
[li]Weight and size of a truck load [/li]
[li]Shippers willingness to pay[/li]
[li]Type of goods being hauled[/li]
[li]Time constraint and a variety of other factors[/li]
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[p]The truck loads posted by freight brokers are based on the amount the shipper agrees is fair to move the load. You must remember that the freight broker is paid based on his or her ability to profit from the price agreed with the shipper and the price agreed to the carrier. Therefore, there is ample opportunity to negotiate for a higher truck load rate, especially when the conditions of the market are in your favor. [/p]
[h2] What is the Highest Paying Truck Load? [/h2]
[p] On average, <strong>flatbed loads </strong> have the highest rates. Flatbed trucks are used as truck freight for construction goods, large manufactured parts, and various oversized loads. Due to the sheer size and value of such parts, shippers are willing to pay a bit more to ensure the freight is delivered without a scratch. (This isn't always the case but is based on typical averages). [/p]
[p] An oversized load is any truck freight that is over 8.5 feet wide. This type of truck freight requires red flags and lights to help identify the oversized truck freight on the road.[/p]
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[li] Over 3 million monthly truck loads [/li]
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[li] Custom searches by location, deadhead, and date [/li]
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[li] View a freight broker's credit score and days to pay[/li]
[li] 100% Free to use and book truck loads! [/li]
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