Manufacturing dilemma: Supply chain constraints holding back production at truck OEMs while prices keep rising
Carriers can expect to pay more for new equipment in the coming years — if said equipment can be found to purchase at all, according
Trends in Trucking
In depth articles on trends in the trucking industry.
Detained: Industry still awaiting a solution on long-standing driver detention issue
“Detention is killing us.” So read the headline on an article published by DAT Freight and Analytics in July 2016 detailing the results of a
End of the line: 3G’s final days are here as 5G takes over data services — including all ELDs
Mobile carriers began shutting down their 3G networks in February and will continue to do so throughout 2022 to make room for more advanced network
Economic boost: Insiders say wireless roadside inspections could save time, money
Proponents of wireless roadside inspections (WRI) argue that the process will save drivers and companies time and dollars by transmitting real-time data to federal and
Gaining traction: More truck buyers choosing zero-emission to reduce cost of ownership
Zero-emissions vehicles aren’t on the horizon for the trucking industry — they’re already here. Every major truck manufacturer now offers electric versions of their medium-
A new recipe: Entry-level driving training rule brings conformity to important aspect of industry
If you take a moment to think back on your childhood, you can probably remember watching your grandma baking a cake or making up some
Where, oh where have they gone? OEM parts, components inventories stagger under supply chain issues
Throughout the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, North America’s transportation companies have steadfastly upheld the old tagline of “Keep on Truckin’” — delivering the
Who’s using? University study shows FMCSA Clearinghouse is underreporting drug use
There’s little doubt that the introduction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has had an impact on the efficiency
Surging ahead: Number of new trucking companies shattering records
Want to talk about a bright, blinking sign of today’s environment for the trucking industry? Since 1999, according to data provided by FTR, an industry
Data pirates: Experts say cybercrime is ‘off the radar’ for many in trucking
Everywhere you look in business and society these days, computers rule the world. And, as recent cybercrime statistics show, criminals know it. Recently, Cloudwards reported
Road to change: Trucking industry experts weigh in on New York’s sweeping zero-emission legislation
A law signed by New York’s governor in September represents sweeping changes to the trucking industry in that state, leaving many in the industry to
What’s the answer? There’s no single solution to the complex driver shortage problem
To some, it’s the most important issue the trucking industry is dealing with today. To others, it’s a red herring that represents the industry’s unwillingness
Top concerns in trucking: Industry leaders speak out on critical issues
For this article, three industry stakeholders shared their thoughts about the top concerns report, including Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation; Brenda Neville, president and
On the horizon
As the world launches into 2022, there are two major changes on the horizon that will impact the trucking industry. In February 2022, the Federal
Touching trucking: Consumer spending can mean lots of loads … or hardly any
Consumer spending affects every aspect of the economy. In the trucking industry, it can mean the difference between lots of loads to carry or hardly
Wise investment: When spec’ing a trailer, it’s best to consider various options
Carriers typically carefully spec the trucks they purchase in order to obtain enough power to meet customer needs while conserving as much fuel and operating
Reducing fuel costs: Aftermarket aero products finding wider acceptance in trucking
It’s no secret that trucking gets a lot of attention for its use of petroleum and production of greenhouse gases. Cleaner-burning fuels, exhaust aftertreatments, and
Growing backlog: Long wait times for tractors and trailers hold back carrier growth
Let’s imagine: The trucking business is so good that rates are at or near record levels and shippers are competing for available trucks. It’s a
INSURANCE Act is reintroduced in Congress, but carriers can stay ahead of legislation
To no one’s surprise, in mid-April Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL-4) reintroduced his Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by
Double whammy: Tanker truck driver shortage, combined with pipeline and freight route disruption, is ‘bigger than gas’
As if the disruption of the Colonial Pipeline caused by a May 7 ransomware attack wasn’t bad enough, consumers panic-buying gas in anticipation of a