Trucking analyst presents state of industry report to WIT members
DALLAS — The government’s handling of the COVID pandemic reshaped the freight market, causing a record number of new carrier registrations and spot rates to
DALLAS — The government’s handling of the COVID pandemic reshaped the freight market, causing a record number of new carrier registrations and spot rates to
Every carrier, from the very largest down to the single owner-operator, is charged with keeping their customer’s freight intact and undamaged. To this end, most
It’s the time of year when many people think of spending some time at home. After all, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas will
Trucking can take you to some scary places — and it often seems that the places where trucks park don’t offer enough in the way
So, you finally got that new-to-you truck. You’ve worked hard, scrimped and saved and searched until you found just the right deal on a used
For months, analysts have predicted a slowdown in sales of Class 8 trucks. It appears that it’s finally happening — although at a slower rate
It is said that recessions — including freight recessions — are often characterized by the letter shape they form when drawn on a graph. For
From the day horse-drawn wagons were replaced by gasoline-powered trucks as the primary method for moving freight, there have been efforts to increase the capacity
For months, from the latter part of 2022 until at least midway through 2023, warnings of an economic recession remained in the nation’s business headlines.
There are new tools available in the fight to keep impaired drivers from behind the wheel of commercial vehicles, but development and implementation are being
For the eighth consecutive month, U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks topped 20,000 in September, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported
It’s no secret that truck owners are having a tough go in today’s freight market. Freight rates, especially spot rates, remain at levels that can
With an average turnover rate that hovers around 100%, it’s obvious that the average professional driver changes jobs on a regular basis. Look at it
It’d be pretty hard to find a driver willing accept a company driving position without even asking what the pay will be. In fact, most
The peak season for trucking this year is off to a “muted start,” according to the Cass Freight Index released Oct. 18. The good news
Anyone who pays attention to trucking regulations has heard some of the hullabaloo about increasing the weight limit for certain heavy-duty tractor-trailers. The idea has
In the old days, many facets of trucking were more difficult than they are today. One thing to which this maxim does not apply is
Getting selected for a DOT (Department of Transportation) inspection is a lot like going to the dentist. Nobody looks forward to the occurrence. The best
August was another strong sales month for new Class 8 tractors on the U.S. market, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported sales
October is a month of transition. In southern areas of the U.S., it’s almost a continuation of the summer, with balmy temperatures and plenty of