December sales of new trucks reach historic levels for a strong close to 2022
When it comes to sales of new Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market, 2022 ended up as the third-highest sales year of the past
Cliff Abbott
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- Cliff Abbott is an experienced commercial vehicle driver and owner-operator who still holds a CDL in his home state of Alabama. In nearly 40 years in trucking, he’s been an instructor and trainer and has managed safety and recruiting operations for several carriers. Having never lost his love of the road, Cliff has written a book and hundreds of songs and has been writing for The Trucker for more than a decade.
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‘Safety cushion’ can mean life or death
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
Ending the game: Trafficking victims have hope thanks to Liz Williamson, TAT and thousands of truckers
Since its 2009 founding in Oklahoma, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) has changed the hearts and minds of millions of people in and around the trucking
Those Who Deliver with Ralph Moyle, Inc.
Some carriers have a goal of growing bigger. At Mattawan, Michigan-based Ralph Moyle, Inc., the goal is a little different: to grow better. The company,
In the sauce? Economic soothsayers don’t agree on 2023 outlook for trucking industry
According to some experts, not only will a worldwide economic recession occur in the first half of 2023, but a new name has also been
Economic soothsayers don’t agree on 2023 outlook for trucking industry
According to some experts, not only will a worldwide economic recession occur in the first half of 2023, but a new name has also been
November sales of Class 8 trucks seem to belie predictions of recession
With all the predictions of a recession coming — or perhaps that it’s already here — it might be tempting to think carriers will slow
Courtesy, good customer service can make or break your reputation
If drivers often feel ignored while at facilities while they are loading or unloading freight, well … it’s because they are. Most workers at these
As old man winter lashes nation, preparation, skill needed for winter driving
MISSION, Kan. — Temperatures plunged far and fast Thursday as a winter storm began forming ahead of Christmas weekend, promising heavy snow, ice, flooding and
Safety Series: Driving defensively is an ongoing process of learning, reevaluating, adapting
What do champion weightlifters, concert pianists and safe professional truck drivers have in common? They understand the value of repetition. Whether it’s muscle-building exercises, muscle
Freight rates may be reaching bottom, but inflation still impacting industry
Time marches on and, apparently, so does inflation. Unfortunately, while costs continue to escalate, the freight rates needed to keep up aren’t materializing. In addition,
Fleet Maintenance: Relationships are key to keeping equipment running well at Covenant Logistics
Keeping trucks running safely and moving freight is always a formidable endeavor, but with 2023 looming ahead, the challenges seem enormous. New equipment can be
Those Who Deliver with XTL Transport
Partnership is a word that is used often at XTL Transport. It’s used to describe relationships with customers, vendors, and team members at every level,
Maximizing existing staff, encouraging a new generation are the keys to overcoming diesel tech shortage
The year 2022 may be a year of recovery for the economy, but it’s also a year of shortages for the trucking industry. Shortages of
For the love of dogs: Trucker Ron Szewczyk is a champion for canines, humans in distress
Don’t ask truck driver Ron Szewczyk how many dogs he has. It’s not that it’s a secret — it’s just that the number might change
Trucking profitability likely to buoy new Class 8 trucks sales into 2023
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks remained strong in September with movement of 23,357 units reported by the manufacturers, according to data received from
Safety Series: Preparation is key to surviving winter weather
Winter will soon arrive. In fact, in parts of North America, the weather might already be winter-like. The further north and the higher in elevation
Damaged or neglected tires can wreak havoc for drivers
Modern trucks are equipped with features that truckers several decades ago couldn’t even dream about. They are incredibly complex machines. Yet, there is one feature
October sees freight rates rise as number of available loads dropped
The number of shipments available for haulage has declined but is still better than last year, while the amount shippers are paying for shipments is