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
Mike Gaffin — you might know him better as “The Boston Trucker” — says he never considered himself an “influencer.” It all started back in 2009.
If you’re like the vast majority of truck drivers, the job you currently hold is not your first driving job, and it won’t be your
Before diving into the topic of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMSCA) return-to-duty (RTD) process for drivers after being placed out of service for
On February 17, 2025, most of the U.S. was celebrating the President’s Day holiday. At Mobil Delvac, there was another reason to celebrate — the
Major changes are coming to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Compliance, Safety, Accountability program — specifically the Safety Measurement System (SMS) portion. Since
February was a tough month for truck dealers, with U.S. sales of new Class 8 tractors hitting the lowest point (15,725 units) since February 2022.
The year 2025 continues to disappoint those who were looking forward to increased freight volumes and rates during the first quarter. After a disappointing January,
There’s little doubt that technology has changed the job of driving a commercial motor vehicle forever. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have changed the driver’s
The term “defensive driving” has become nearly cliché around the trucking industry. Everyone wants to drive defensively, right? After all, no one wants to be
