What is saving an extra 15 minutes a day worth to truckers? It’s nearly two hours of additional time you could be doing what you want when daylight hours are a premium in Minneapolis, MN.
Just like everyone else, Bay & Bay Transportation of Minneapolis is making the best of the new hours of service regulations and Electronic Logging Device mandate that have taken hold over the past year. No one wants a violation, and so it’s a good idea to think ahead about how to effectively use and even multitask the minutes of your day.
Most successful projects start with planning, and planning by truckers is no exception if you want to keep your rig rolling on time. Call ahead to learn about parking where you’re going. You also might even want to think about places to stop along the way, depending how long the trip will be. Use the GPS and smartphone technology manufacturers are so eager to sell us: Are there road closures or congestion points to avoid along the route?
Asking about the weather sounds pretty basic, but you should know the weather conditions where you’re heading and whether there is a storm or flood to avoid. Finding the cheapest places to fuel up along your route is another easy way to save time and money. Also, leave yourself some extra time to deal with unforeseen troubles so you’ll be able to deliver on time. Bay & Bay’s team does its best to map out the best routes and logistics, but it never hurts to have time to spare if something goes wrong.
A few of the better investments truckers can make is carrying an electric cooler and a portable stove onboard; you’ll be able to eat when you want to and save money. Also, napping at the right time can pay dividends. Why waste an hour riding in rush-hour traffic when you can sleep and avoid congestion by driving a little later?
Get to know how to accurately operate your logging device and correct any mistakes to avoid any potential detention fees. It’s also important that you’re listed as off duty if you’re using your truck to do something personal such as finding a place to eat or a hotel.
Eventually, you will run out of hours and will find yourself on a 34-hour restart. The restart is a good time to get some maintenance done on the truck, schedule a doctor’s visit, or just spend quality time with family and friends.
As the adage goes: “Time is money,” and Bay & Bay Transportation is focused on using your time well as they offer customers safe and consistent transportation solutions. We’re based in Minnesota, but have a nationwide reach with jobs available for motivated, success-oriented drivers.
Learn why more and more owner-operated truck drivers are discovering the reasons Bay & Bay is known as a quality trucking company. If you’ve got the right stuff, call (888) 801-3026, or visit our website for more details and information about how you can join our growing team in the Minneapolis areas well as other parts of country.