Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry

Truckers who have a concealed carry license from the state where they live often must weigh their safety against risking breaking the law when they cross their state line. But this may soon...

Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry Technology

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on December 26, 2018 that it had approved Stoneridge Inc.’s five-year exemption application. The company had requested this...

Trucking industry

As is predicted at the end of the holiday season, truckload capacity was very tight for the week ending January 5 and starting on December 31. The increased holiday loads brought about an...

Cargobot Carriers/Truckers Trucking industry

Going into the New Year, you should be aware of the new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that gives all states permission to extend the length of time for...

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 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...

Shippers Trucking industry

Shipping costs have continued to increase at a rapid pace since 2009. In fact, these costs have risen seven times faster than the price of products shipped. And for most producers,...

Shippers Trucking industry

Becoming a shipper of choice has its benefits. You can reap rewards just by showing your carrier that you value their time and services. And included in those rewards is the strong...