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
It should be obvious that buying your own truck is equal to starting your own business. Sure, you’ll be able to make more decisions for
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks got off to a great start in January, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported January
Depending on where you are in North America, spring may be just around the corner. While pleasant days, sunshine and blooming wildflowers can bring tranquility
Shipments declined by 3.2% in January from December levels, but no more than they usually do, according to the latest Cass Freight Index for Shipments,
The lady knows what she wants. That’s quickly evident to anyone who has a conversation with tanker driver Nan Harguth. “I’m not messing around. I
Purchasing your own truck and becoming an owner-operator is a big step in a trucking career. Many drivers take that step and then choose to
Chances are, just about everyone who works in the offices of a trucking company (or any office, for that matter) followed a similar process to
Truck buyers have a lot of factors to consider before making a final decision. In addition to features like the cab, bunk size and other
When it comes to sales of new Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market, 2022 ended up as the third-highest sales year of the past
While driving, the space between your vehicle and the one in front of you is your only protection from a rear-end collision. Every professional driver
Closing out 2022, the December Cass Freight Index for Shipments, published monthly by Cass Information Systems, indicated a decline of 3.9% in total shipments over
Since its 2009 founding in Oklahoma, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) has changed the hearts and minds of millions of people in and around the trucking
Some carriers have a goal of growing bigger. At Mattawan, Michigan-based Ralph Moyle, Inc., the goal is a little different: to grow better. The company,
According to some experts, not only will a worldwide economic recession occur in the first half of 2023, but a new name has also been
According to some experts, not only will a worldwide economic recession occur in the first half of 2023, but a new name has also been
With all the predictions of a recession coming — or perhaps that it’s already here — it might be tempting to think carriers will slow
