February U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks were, as expected, subdued due to industry constraints. Semiconductors are still hard-to-get items, and recent news indicates
For those unfamiliar with — or new to — the industry, it may be easy to assume that all truck-driving jobs are the same. In
With all of the supply-side issues prevailing in the economy today, it’s easy to think freight levels are stagnant. That’s not so, according to the
An honest living doing something he loves — that’s how Tyler Woolley describes his trucking career. Working from Wyanet, a community on the famous Hennepin
Some carriers boast of a storied beginning in a long-ago decade while others emphasize the energy of a young and growing enterprise. Tucker Freight Lines
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
Electric vehicles are the future for the trucking industry, according to experts. The problem is, electric vehicles (EVs) are already here and they’re proving to
There are not a lot of people who claim to enjoy completing tax returns. There are even fewer who enjoy it so much that they
Every driver knows the importance of looking ahead. Most defensive driving courses advise knowing what’s happening as far ahead as possible so you can see
People are drawn to the trucking industry and truck driving for all sorts of reasons. The luckiest ones are those who drive because they love
All the signs pointed to a strong year for trucking in 2021. Spot rates set new records — and then set higher ones. Contract rates
January sales of new Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market dropped by 39.4% from December sales, according to data received from ACT Research. The
Whether you’re a company driver or you own your own truck and business, income taxes can take a bite out of your take-home pay. Taxes
Most drivers learn quickly that all driving jobs aren’t the same. It seems there’s always a better job waiting — one with more pay or
It happens every year. Or, every other year, if you’re young, healthy and lucky. What is “it”? It’s the dreaded DOT (Department of Transportation) physical
Some drivers come to trucking because that’s what their father or another family member did. Chris Slindee came to trucking to honor his father’s memory.
Plagued by supply chain constraints throughout 2021, manufacturers of Class 8 trucks stepped up both production and sales in December, achieving the third-best December monthly
The market for both new and used Class 8 trucks is tight, but those with the desire to upgrade equipment or start a trucking business
Data for the final month of 2021 isn’t in yet, but November turned out to be a good month for both freight volumes and rates.
In an industry where drivers frequently change jobs trying to find more favorable conditions, Andrea Lewis is an anomaly. “I’ve never really quit jobs,” she