Carriers continued to take delivery of Class 8 trucks at a strong pace in May, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Orders for future
“Instability.” “Turbulence.” “Uncertainty.” “Seesaw freight demand.” All these are terms used by various economic forecasters to describe the freight market for May 2025. Also, note
Most professional drivers would agree that the trucking industry is subject to too many rules and regulations. While many mandates are designed to improve safety
In 1980, there were about 18,000 motor carriers in the U.S. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 removed the cumbersome process of becoming a motor
Do you know how much you’ll be paid for your work today? How about tomorrow? The answers to these questions can be easy for people
Truck drivers are paid tourists, so the joke goes. There are few jobs that take you all over the continent AND pay you for the
The creation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse was a watershed moment for trucking. But to fully appreciate the
In a market fraught with uncertainty, U.S. sales of both new and used Class 8 trucks remained strong in April, while orders for future purchase
Read just about any economic forecast lately and one word pops out: Uncertainty. The good news is that inflation seems to be under control; it
The trucking world was wildly enthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s April 28, 2025, Executive Order mandating that truck drivers be proficient in speaking and writing
Is this a good time to buy a truck and start my own business? Lots of truck drivers dream of buying a truck and starting
Making business decisions is hard. It’s even harder when the direction of the economy is unclear. “We’re kind of in this fog of war. Everybody’s
There are plenty of days on the calendar that everyone looks forward to each year, such as birthdays, holidays and special events. For most truck
Are you thinking about looking for a new job? If so, you’re not the only one; it’s a common reaction of many drivers during tough
On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly referred to as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” was signed into law by then-President
Many drivers have found great careers behind the wheel of a commercial motor vehicle. For some of them, it’s just a job — a way
The month of March is usually a strong one for U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks, and it often sets the tone for the
While the public is concerned about instability in the stock market due to the Trump administration’s policy on tariffs, the trucking industry is focused on
It’s no secret that President Donald Trump has made a priority of reversing many of the actions taken by the administration of his predecessor, Joe
Regardless of the calendar, anyone who drives for a living knows that “road construction season” lasts 12 months in many parts of the country. Thanks
