The freight situation isn’t getting any better, according to industry experts. Most analysts reported a decline in April freight volumes from March. One contributor to
If there is anything that owners of small trucking businesses will never be completely happy about, it’s freight rates — unless, of course, it’s fuel
“Fines doubled in construction zone.” People who make their living on the road see this sign on a daily basis; some see it several times
There’s been a lot in the news lately about truck parking, and several proposals have been put forth that would use government money to build
By this time of year, warm — even hot — weather has already arrived in many parts of the country. Summer weather presents its own
As the trucking industry continues its march toward autonomy, it benefits from nearly every advance in technology taken by the developers. Products that could one
It’s no secret that the trucking industry has a few issues when it comes to finding — and keeping — qualified, safe, and reliable drivers.
If you own a truck — or plan to buy one — the decision of what to do with it should be near the top
March 2023 saw the best sales of new Class 8 trucks of any March for the past 18 years, according to data received from Wards
Rebalancing. That’s the word being tossed around by trucking industry analysts and economists when discussing the current freight market. The term applies to the cyclical
Truck prices are ridiculously high now. Fuel prices, too. Inflation is making everything cost more — while freight rates continue to fall. Carriers are going
There’s a Navy recruiting slogan that’s often quoted with sarcasm: “Join the Navy and see the world.” After all, about 71% of the world is
From blazing sunlight to pitch darkness, fog, snow and everything else nature can present, a truck driver’s eyes take an incredible amount of abuse. Unquestionably,
Spring is a time of spring breezes, blooming flowers … and income taxes. Unfortunately, the tax returns you file this spring are based on last
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks continued their strong pace in February as OEMs reported sales of 20,136 trucks. This total is second only
The state of the trucking freight market remains murky, as recent reports send mixed messages. During February, the overall outlook spot rates remained suppressed, while
The September 2022 signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by leaders of the U.S. departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the
A drug testing milestone was reached in January 2023: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse reached three years of age.
One rule of thumb in trucking is that the earlier a problem is identified, the sooner it can be fixed and the less it will
The premise was simple and sound: Stop using random audits to determine carrier safety. Instead, collect consistent data from roadside inspections and accident reports; then