Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry Technology

As the New Year begins, the question remains on how to fund the much-needed repairs on the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. This also includes the federal interstate highway system, which...

Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that winter 2019 will be “colder-than-normal…from the Continental Divide east through the Appalachians” with teeth-chattering cold expected...

Carriers/Truckers

Driving on snow and ice-covered roads can be treacherous and dangerous for even the most experienced trucker. Not only do you need to be careful with handling your own rig, you need to...

Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry

Statistics on spot rates in the month of November show general rises across the board for the last week of the month. The spot market loads rose by 54 percent in the week from November 25...

Carriers/Truckers

Roadside inspections are a fact of life for all truckers. But they are important for ensuring the safety of everyone on the road. However, if you are not prepared for a surprise inspection,...

Carriers/Truckers

Now that the holiday season is here, you might be wondering what gifts to purchase for the trucker in your family, trucker friends or truckers who work with or for you. And you might not...

Carriers/Truckers

Spending long hours on the road puts truck drivers at a higher risk for being in an accident. Despite the increased regulations and advanced safety equipment that are intended to reduce the...

Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry

This past September showed some noteworthy changes in terms of spot rates. September showed a significant drop in terms of spot market loads in comparison to the previous month of August....

Carriers/Truckers Technology

A recent report from Fleet Financials puts fuel expenses at the top of costs that make up the total cost of ownership for trucking companies. Coming in at a whopping 12 percent, rising...