The freight market is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with shipment volumes and rates climbing faster than seasonal averages — but soaring diesel prices threaten
Small improvements in aerodynamics can add up to significant fuel savings for trucking fleets, especially when diesel prices are high. With that in mind, FlowBelow
Freight rates are up, but so are costs. Knowing the freight cycle is important to trucking success Trucking capacity continues to shrink, driving freight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the closing minutes of the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual unveiling of trucking’s top industry issues, ATRI President and COO
Owner-operators spend their careers being treated as the “deep pocket” in a crash. When a four-wheeler, a shipper’s dock, or a failed part puts them in the hospital, the
I’ve encountered numerous professional truck drivers who believe they don’t have any say in how federal regulations are made and enforced. “I’m just one truck
It’s the time of year when freight demand slows, and high fuel prices aren’t helping. That’s the consensus among trucking industry analysts. Truckstop.com and FTR
The cost of running a trucking operation continues to climb, with several major expense categories rising faster than inflation, according to the latest analysis from
With commercial vehicle premiums rising for 59 consecutive quarters, many fleet operators have come to accept renewal increases as a given. But a fleet’s individual renewal outcome
The cost of diesel fuel remained a major profitability factor in May, as small trucking businesses saw increased revenues largely consumed by higher fuel prices.
You work hard to promote safety in your trucking business. You’re managing both the risk and the cost of insuring that risk. You’ve successfully avoided
WASHINGTON — Are you ready for Motus? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new registration system is scheduled to roll out soon, and there are
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR The Guide to Maximizing Revenue Leasing to Landstar means operating a genuine business where you control the freight, the lanes and the
