Freight rates should rise in second half of year, but rising fuel costs could offset gains
Shipments declined by 3.2% in January from December levels, but no more than they usually do, according to the latest Cass Freight Index for Shipments,
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Luma Immersion offers ‘actual-environment’ training through users’ cellphone cameras
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Luma Brighter Learning has released a training program that allows users create their own learning experiences in an actual environment, using
Side by side: Husband-wife trucking team enjoy winning combo of life on the road with canine companions
Every winning team takes the best traits of each member and combines them in a way that rounds out the whole picture. In the case
Driving for a cause: Tanker driver Nan Harguth hauls inspiration along with food-grade products
The lady knows what she wants. That’s quickly evident to anyone who has a conversation with tanker driver Nan Harguth. “I’m not messing around. I
Who’s the boss? Be prepared for added responsibilities when you obtain your authority
Purchasing your own truck and becoming an owner-operator is a big step in a trucking career. Many drivers take that step and then choose to
Latest data from Truckstop, FTR show spot rates moving with seasonal expectations
BOISE, Idaho, and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Jan. 27, 2023, shows that spot rates continue
Put your best foot forward: Know what’s on your record before applying
Chances are, just about everyone who works in the offices of a trucking company (or any office, for that matter) followed a similar process to
Setting attainable goals for diet, exercise makes it easier to lighten your load
Is it time to lighten your load? I don’t mean the freight you are hauling. Are you personally overloaded? When you go through the truck
Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 1 of 2
As a lawyer who defends professional drivers on traffic citations, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What should I do during
Army vet Ashley Leiva claims Transition Trucking’s rookie driver honors
Ashley Leiva knew early on that she would one day serve her country. While growing up, the Texas native saw examples of military service all
Follow these tips to help avoid tummy troubles while on the road
If you travel for a living, nobody knows the woes of a grumpy gut like you do. You got that right: We are talking specifically
Safety Series: ‘Safety cushion’ can mean life or death on the highway
While driving, the space between your vehicle and the one in front of you is your only protection from a rear-end collision. Every professional driver
Trouble on the horizon: recession could make profits harder to come by in 2023, but still attainable
Closing out 2022, the December Cass Freight Index for Shipments, published monthly by Cass Information Systems, indicated a decline of 3.9% in total shipments over
J.B. Hunt awards full-time company drivers, other employees, almost $9M in appreciation bonuses
LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport announced Thursday, Jan. 19, that it will award appreciation bonuses to full-time company drivers and full-time hourly maintenance and
Estes opens new terminal in DFW Metroplex
RICHMOND, Va. — Estes has opened its newest terminal in Arlington, Texas. The Arlington terminal features 203 doors, a five-bay shop, nearly 204,000 square feet
WIT’s January member of the month has a passion for the trucking industry
PLOVER, Wisc. — Alicia Wilson has been named the January Member of the Month by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). When she was growing
Truck transportation industry’s final ’22 job numbers show modest gains
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry gained around 2,100 workers in December 2022 from November, seasonally adjusted data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) shows.
Women In Trucking launches 2023 WIT Index Survey
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association is asking transportation companies to complete a survey that collects data on gender diversity in the
Ride along with the Hardy Brothers’ Ed and Deb Kingdon as they deliver the 2022 Capitol Christmas Tree
Most days, as Deb and Ed Kingdon Jr. go about their business as drivers for North Carolina-based Hardy Brothers Trucking, they do so without so
New federal funding bill aims to make CMVs safer, among other transportation improvements
KINGSHILL, U.S. Virgin Islands — President Joe Biden on Thursday, Dec. 29, signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government operating