Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road. They are often alone for days or weeks at a time. What can you do to help them along in their travels? There are some fun and practical gifts that can not only add to the comforts of the road but help truckers stay...
Trucking news is buzzing with the recent earnings reports for independent operators. The COVID-19 recovery efforts marked a boost in income for drivers. The forecast looks good for the near future, as truckers continue to provide assistance with pandemic relief and...
After the public health crisis of 2020, trucking companies became one of the supply chain heroes keeping America’s economy going. Truckers transported essential items across the country, ranging from food to technical supplies. Now, they are responsible for...
No business operates in isolation. As with all other industries, the trucking business is affected by consumer demand and laws. The past two years have led to several changes in trucking laws at state and federal levels. Some of these changes are not yet finalized,...
Recent trucking news reports that Amazon has terminated delivery service contracts with seven small firms, despite efforts to grow its newly formed partner program. In 2018, Amazon made the move to partner with companies in an effort to rival its competitors, UPS and...
Since the onset of COVID 19, many industries have needed to adjust the way they do business. The trucking industry has experienced its own share of setbacks. However, despite some hardships, truckers have demonstrated the essential role they play in helping America...
This year has already provided some serious challenges for the trucking industry. First the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic marked a freight-haul decline of 19% for March and April. As drivers and companies work to recover from devastating economic blows, a series of...
David Koenig of the AP reports the Trump administration has taken action to extend working hours for truckers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the maximum working day for short haul drivers from 12 hours to 14 hours and expanded how far...
Truck Size and Weight: Know Your Limits For a trucking company, carrying more cargo typically means a more profitable haul. This leads many operators to try to load their trucks as close to the limit as possible. The increasing demand for just-in-time delivery has...
5 Proposed Changes to Trucking Laws and Regulations As a trucker, you know the open road provides a sense of freedom, but that liberty comes with its share of responsibilities. To keep you and other drivers safe, legislators pass trucking laws and regulations that are...
