The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has unquestionably achieved much of its intended purpose. The burden of chasing down former employers
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., will long be remembered for actions taken during his presidency that spanned 1977 through 1980. Among his
November saw declines in truckload volumes, according to information received from DAT Freight and Analytics — but with sound reason. “Shippers moved so much freight
“Is this a good time to buy a truck?” It’s a question heard often in the industry, and the answer is usually the same: “Maybe
Saturday, Dec. 21, will mark the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere. It’s also the shortest day of the entire year. Dec.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has unquestionably achieved much of its intended purpose. The burden of chasing down former
There’s little doubt that driving a truck professionally can be a rewarding career. Compared to other career choices, the training can be less inexpensive and
If you own your own business — and this applies to owner-operators as well as fleets — it’s probably safe to assume you’re concerned about
The title of the press release said it all: “For-hire rate recession is over.” That’s good news for carriers who have been struggling to hold
As expected, October was another strong sales month for new Class 8 trucks in the U.S. Manufacturers reported sales of 20,859 trucks, according to data
Choosing which segment of trucking to work in is often a matter of personal preference. Pulling refrigerated trailers can be a rewarding experience and it
No over–the–road driver that has struggled to find a parking space when it’s time to rest needs to be informed that a parking shortage exists.
While much of North America is focused on electric vehicles (EVs) in the push toward zero emissions, another player is back on the field and
The trucking industry was shocked recently when a jury awarded nearly a half-billion dollars to the plaintiffs in a case involving a 2019 crash. Two
You can often tell a great athlete by the number of awards and accolades they’ve earned during their careers. The same can be said of
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks were stronger than expected in September when 21,813 trucks were reported sold by manufacturers, according to Wards Intelligence.
For several months, there have been hints that the freight market is beginning to turn. Unfortunately, spot freight rates have been bouncing along the bottom
The development of technology simply for the sake of using technology is not practical, nor is it useful. That’s a lesson exemplified by the 48-cylinder,
In September, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results of its 2024 Roadcheck inspection blitz. As a refresher, the event was conducted over
Professional drivers have been known, on occasion, to question some of the regulations put in place by federal agencies and their effectiveness in making our
