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
One of the easiest highways to truck ownership is to enter a lease-purchase agreement with a carrier. Unfortunately, this can also be a path to
Ask 50 truck drivers what you should plan to bring along when you make your first solo trip and you’ll likely get 50 different answers,
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks remained stronger than expected in August, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported sales of 20,674
DAT’s Truckload Volume Index (TVI) for August rose month over month for the dry van, refrigerated and flatbed segments tracked. DAT reported an increase of
Professional truck drivers have long been known for their independence. In decades past, the practice was to just give a driver the keys, a truck
For many years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safey Administration (FMCSA) required carriers to perform background checks on all drivers that were hired or leased on
It’s not difficult to tell which small trucking business owners don’t have a handle on the economics of their business. They tend to explain things
Many drivers dread entering weigh stations — but not because of the scales. (Hopefully, they’ve already weighed their trucks and made the necessary adjustments so
