ELD mandate December 2017. Details and how to get yours.
What is the ELD mandate? The ELD rule is applied to most drivers and motor carriers who are required to prepare and retain a paper version of the RODS to comply with the HOS regulations under 49 CFR 395. According to the ELD mandate, eligible commercial drivers and motor carriers are required to implement ELDs…
Read MoreIFTA (3rd Quarter, 2017)
Attention all drivers. 3rd. Quarter, 2017 IFTA is due April 30th, 2017. All trucks running with Voyagers IFTA license will be processed as usual. All others, please do not forget the deadline to file. Any questions about IFTA, please call Safety (630) 568-5911 ext 2
Read MoreOperations during Hurricane Irma
Attn: All Owner Operators, our operations are expected to run with very little to no interruptions. If for any reason you can’t reach our Tampa office please contact our Bridgeview office @ 630-568-5911 ext: 302 for safety, ext: 308 for dispatch, ext: 303 for accounting. All load info, schedules, and operations info will be forwarded to our emergency…
Read More2290 Highway Use Tax Due
Attn Owner Operators. 2290 due date is August 31. Don’t miss it to avoid IRS fines and fees. The fee for 80,000 Lbs vehicle is $550. Anyone flying Voyager’s flag need help with filing or more info call 630-568-5911 ext: 301. The best way to file your 2290 is through us, you can do so by following…
Read MoreToll violations UPDATE
Attn to all Owner Operators using Voyager’s plates, please update your I-pass accounts to match the plate number on your trucks. All toll violations will be charged immediately with all the applicable fees, no exceptions. All repeating violations will have an additional $100 fee per violation regardless of the reasons. There is a certain amount…
Read MoreKey factors for success in trucking?
Hard work, consistency, professionalism, smart decisions.
Read MoreIs it worth to become Owner Operator?
Yes. Remember it is a lifestyle, not a job. Purchasing the truck alone does not guarantee your success. It takes a lot of hard work to be successful in any business. Just because someone bought a guitar, it does not mean he will be as good and successful as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton or Carlos…
Read MoreWhat’s the least per mile Owner Operator should accept?
There is no minimum as there is no maximum. You want to run the most miles for as much per mile weekly average as possible. If you are in a bad spot with your $2.99/ mile expectations, your truck will end up repossessed sooner than you find your load. Be smart, realistic, use your own head,…
Read MoreWhat ELD’s Voyager has available for Owner Operators?
We have KeepTruckin ELDs available; the choice was made considering a fair price, easy installation, full compliance and mostly because it is made for very easy and smooth transition for our drivers. Everyone can start using a free KeepTruckin app on their phone, and when they are ready or when time comes, the ELD will be connected to…
Read MoreCan I still use paper logs?
If you are reading this you may have expected some glimmer of light but the answer is no.
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