When safety is a personal value instead of just a priority, compromise doesn’t happen
There’s a difference between values and priorities. On the surface, they seem similar, but let’s take a closer look. For example, imagine you’re hungry. Maybe
There’s a difference between values and priorities. On the surface, they seem similar, but let’s take a closer look. For example, imagine you’re hungry. Maybe
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks declined slightly in October, according to figures received from ACT Research. During the month, 19,034 trucks were sold,
More than two weeks after the Nov. 3 election, President Donald Trump has yet to concede the race. Former Vice President Joe Biden, the projected
The movement that gathered nearly 75,000 followers in its one-week existence came to a halt as the person who started it all backed away from
It wasn’t supposed to happen. A truck driver from rural Washington state, concerned about the results of this year’s presidential election and the policies a
Fuel discounts are good. So are fuel surcharges. If you’re an owner-operator, you’ll be able to quickly answer this simple question: What is your average
RAYMONDVILLE, Mo. — For some, driving professionally is the dream. For others, driving is a great way to earn a living while chasing a dream.
While the results of the Nov. 3 presidential election are being contested and litigated, another protest has gained momentum. The private Facebook group “Stop the
Trucking capacity continued to be tight in September, with plenty of freight to haul and too few trucks to haul it. The result was another
The day after the Nov. 3 election, most Americans woke to confusion. A president had not yet been declared. Likewise, enough races in the U.S.
COLFAX, Wis. — Jeremy Hoffman enjoys trucks, but never loses his business perspective. “I feel that a truck is a tool you use to achieve
Technology and trucking have long been closely associated. Technological advances have changed everything, from the size and shape of trucks to the drivetrain components that
When asked for the secret to success at Melton Truck Lines, Vice President and COO Russ Elliott provided the distilled version. “Where we play well,
The concept seems simple: Traffic goes counterclockwise around the roundabout, with approaching traffic yielding the right-of-way to vehicles already in the circle. Make a right
Trucking companies are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to investigate the background of anyone who applies for a driving job. Unfortunately,
Driving professionally can be a rewarding experience, but just how rewarding often depends on choices the driver makes while on the road. For many drivers,
Like many professional drivers, Tracy Gaudette came to trucking via a circuitous route. “I’ve never wanted to stay in one place too long,” she told
The North American market for new Class 8 trucks continued to climb in September in response to record freight rates and solid shipment numbers. According
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — How does a 36-year-old former Golden Gloves boxer stay in shape when on the road? “I try to work out when I
Used truck prices have come down from last year and freight rates have been steadily rising for the past four months. For some drivers, the