Money mechanics: Using a factor can help cash flow, allowing owner-operators to focus on...
When it comes to operating your own trucking business, being a great driver isn’t enough. It takes more than driving skill to profitably manage...
Landstar recognizes Customer of the Year, Safety Officer of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. recently recognized its 2020 MUST Customer of the Year, as well as its Safety Officer of the Year.Southwire...
April freight levels dropped slightly from a robust March but rates still excellent
Strong freight rates continued to drive trucking revenues upward in April, despite some loss of volume, according to reports received from several sources.The Cass...
Women In Trucking names Casey Stone member of the month for June
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Casey Stone as its June 2021 member of the month. Stone is the customer solutions...
Many roads to a driving career are soon to merge
A common argument among commercial truck drivers pits drivers who were taught to drive by a relative or friend, or who learned by bouncing...
Fuel outlook: Availability and pricing should be stable through summer months
Trucks powered by electricity may be making the headlines, but trucks burning old-fashioned diesel fuel are still moving the freight. As summer approaches, diesel...
Lower availability, higher prices for new Class 8 trucks can be expected
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks declined in April, according to data received from ACT Research. Sales of 19,714 trucks were 12.4% lower...
DAT Truckload Volume Index slips 5% in April, falling from all-time high in March
PORTLAND, Ore. —Truckload freight activity declined in April, but the month was still the second busiest month on record for shippers, freight brokers and...
Bulk foods carrier Oakley Transport is first in industry to receive ISO certifications twice
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Oakley Transport Inc. is the only bulk food transporter in its industry to be certified twice with the International Standards...
Spear to serve another 5-year term as ATA president and CEO
SAN ANTONIO — The board of directors for the American Trucking Associations (ATA) voted Monday, May 18, to renew the contract for association president and...
As demand remains steady, rates rise but number of drivers falls
After a brief slowdown due to severe weather in February, freight levels roared back in March and are expected to continue climbing in the...
‘Insurance act’ brings discussion of safety measures to lower rates
To no one’s surprise, Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) in mid-April reintroduced his “Insurance Act” that would increase minimum liability insurance coverage mandates for...
Convoy releases first corporate sustainability report
SEATTLE — Digital freight network Convoy on May 4 released its first corporate sustainability report. According to a company statement, report underscores Convoy’s commitment to...
DAT: One year after touching bottom, spot truckload rates are soaring
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload rates remained near all-time highs during the week ending May 3, one year after bottoming out as U.S. economies...
DOL withdraws ‘independent contractor’ rule; trucking industry weighs in
WASHINGTON — Effective May 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the Independent Contractor Rule.When the DOL initially published the rule in...
Three finalists revealed for WIT’s Distinguished Women in Logistics Award
PLOVER, Wis. — On May 3, the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced three finalists for the 2021 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA),...
Common sense, caution offer protection against cargo theft
There’s a lot to consider when planning a route, from transit times to fueling, weather, rest breaks, tolls, personal time for meals and showers,...
Attitude is key to minimizing distraction hazards when driving
Every driver understands the danger of being distracted while driving. At the same time, every driver gets distracted. The results can be deadly.The National...
Driver availability index hit new low in March, says ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The to the latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes data for March, shows the Driver Availability Index...
Truckers fall under California gig economy law, court says
SAN FRANCISCO — California’s gig economy law applies to some 70,000 truck drivers who can be classified as employees of companies that hire them...
