ELDs and pre 1999 trucks.
We came across a few Owner-Operators who plan to purchase pre-1999 trucks to avoid ELDs. We support your way of life on the road, and not necessarily agree with an ELD mandate. Many shippers will require commercial vehicles to have electronic logging devices to load them. It will be harder to load trucks without ELDs way…
Read MoreIFTA (1st. Quarter, 2017)
Attn: all drivers. 1st. 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 MoreKeepTruckin
We invite all our owner operators to start using KeepTruckin app for hours of service logging. Just download an application on your cell phone and start using it, to ensure the easy transition to electronic logs. Please note that KeepTruckin app is not an ELD until actual ELD box connected to your trucks computer. Paper logs…
Read MoreELD update.
Electronic logging devices ELD’s from KT are currently available and can be installed at our Chicago and Tampa locations. Please call Safety Dept. to schedule the installation. We highly recommend not to wait for the deadline but will be accepting paper logs from approved drivers until the deadline.
Read MoreIRP Plates.
All owner-operators renewing plates with Voyager, please make sure to receive a new registration before April 1st. 2017. Drivers who used company plates and decided to get your own, please return old plates with your paperwork and a copy of a new registration for your truck scheduled to send out April 3rd. 2017.
Read MoreInsurance update! (Mar. 14, 2016)
Attention all drivers, please make sure you have current insurance in your truck folder. Old policy expired 3/4/2016. Contact safety department immediately if you don’t have a new certificate.
Read MoreIRP Renewal (License plates renewal due date March 31, 2016) (Feb. 1, 2016)
Attention all Owner Operators renewing plates through Voyager Nation Inc. please submit your 2290 to safety department by no later than Feb. 19th 2016. Any IRP questions call (630) 568-5911 ext: 302 and talk to Agatha. If you plan on getting your own plates, please be advised to call Illinois IRP (217) 785-1800 as soon…
Read MoreWhat is non-forced dispatch?
Non-forced dispatch means that the driver can choose the area of operation, home time and legal limits. You should never accept any loads that you can’t deliver legally and safely. Besides regulations, you are the one setting your own safety standards and we hope they are high. No one should tell you to drive if…
Read MoreCan i cancel a load?
No. Once you have agreed to take it, you may no longer cancel it. Use our non-forced dispatch, but do not abuse it. Canceled loads hurt the carrier’s reputation, a bad reputation will result in fewer customers and lower pay. It affects everyone.
Read MoreWho are the people in the office?
All of our staff includes dispatch, safety, accounting and management. They come from transportation background: From brokers to owner operators, drivers, some even grew-up in trucking families.
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