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
Overall, the amount of available freight rose again in August, along with the rates paid to haul it. It’s gotten so good that carriers are
WASHINGTON — In May, a group of determined truckers descended on Washington to protest low freight rates, broker transparency and other issues. As the calendar
There’s no question that many drivers have experienced frustration over emissions mandates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that have changed trucking. Both new and
Imagine making a plan to order a new truck — make, model, engine, transmission, even the paint color. Then imagine finding that truck on the
Class 8 trucks sold at pre-pandemic levels on the U.S. market in August, reaching the highest numbers of the year. Orders for trucks to be
Read the advertisements for commercial truck tires and you’ll see all sorts of claims about “new” technology in the design and materials that make the
Anyone who has spent time on a working farm knows that opportunities for driving all kinds of equipment abound. That’s where Joanne O’Shaughnessy developed her
The number of shipments available increased in July, pushing freight rates higher while diesel prices remained 20% lower than last year. Despite these positive factors,
RATTAN, Okla. — Making a living isn’t easy in farm country. It takes perseverance and adaptability, two traits that owner-operator Zac Cooper has in abundance.
No one would deny that liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage is a necessary part of any trucking business. Controlling the cost of
The year 2020 has been a strange year for several reasons, but there’s one factor that is as normal as can be. Political posturing and
