Owner-operators feel pain of rate decline due to pandemic; protest blocks freeway in Houston
In the past month, there has been a plethora of efforts to show appreciation for the nation’s drivers. Free lunches are great, but some of
In the past month, there has been a plethora of efforts to show appreciation for the nation’s drivers. Free lunches are great, but some of
Driving a truck for a living isn’t an easy job. Driving for a living AND making time to promote the industry and its drivers while
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached trucking rates, too. What the total impact will be is anyone’s guess, but it’s improbable that so
VILLA RICA, Ga. — “We’re on the way to Rancho Cucamonga with a load of chicken,” said East-West Express team driver Bob Hamilton. That’s nothing
“Whoever said, ‘Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ was talking about me,” said Su Schmerheim, paraphrasing a
With the exception of temporary price hikes around major holidays, summer usually isn’t a time to worry about diesel fuel. Unlike wintertime, in warmer weather,
Idling your truck’s engine is expensive and can burn a gallon of fuel per hour or more. At $2.85 per gallon, the national average diesel
The amount of available freight hauled by the trucking industry grew in January, but not by much. That’s the consensus among industry analysts and forecasters.
Does it take your eyes and/or your mind from the road? If it does, it’s a distraction. Chances are that your day is full of
2019 brought predictions of a looming recession, tariffs and trade wars, overcapacity in the freight market, and fears of diesel fuel price increases. As the
Moving Forward for the People. America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act. Build America Fund. These are proposals from Democrats, Republicans, and industry groups, working separately and —
Many drivers work hard to project a professional image, but there aren’t many who have a brand. Jacinda Duran, the Women In Trucking February 2020
Small trucking businesses depend heavily on the used truck market but potential buyers trying to nail down the best choice are trying to hit a
The crescendo has passed, but the symphony of protest against electronic logging devices (ELDs) is far from over. Despite the objections and barring a legislative
NASHVILLE — Many people in the industry credit their love for trucking to a family member who taught them during their formative years. For Samantha
In trucking, things were simpler in the old days. That sentiment includes the process of medical qualification. Just like with the CDL and the Drug
You know it’s coming. It may be in the next mile or a few hours down the road, but it will happen. Somebody is going
When some people enter the trucking industry, it’s a career change. For Jessica Luttrell, it was a life-changing experience. “I wasn’t getting anywhere in Arizona,”
For many truck owners, independence means freedom. When you own your own tractor, you can go for the bigger engine. The dual exhaust. The long
Find the comment section of any news article about a traffic accident involving a truck and a smaller vehicle and you’ll discover it is filled