Learning to follow: Autonomous technology may be ready before the rules are
The term “platooning” has mostly faded from trucking media, but it’s a huge part of the march to total autonomy at Pittsburgh-based Locomation. According to
The term “platooning” has mostly faded from trucking media, but it’s a huge part of the march to total autonomy at Pittsburgh-based Locomation. According to
There’s a lot to consider when planning a route, from transit times to fueling, weather, rest breaks, tolls, personal time for meals and showers, and
In the current economic climate, opportunities abound for drivers. Some of those opportunities involve teaming with another driver, an option that often pays better and
Every driver understands the danger of being distracted while driving. At the same time, every driver gets distracted. The results can be deadly. The National
It’s been a year since truckers from two Facebook groups — “Mayday 2020” and “The Disrespected Trucker” — plus supporters gathered in Washington to protest
In March, U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks achieved a spectacular rebound from February results with sales of 22,512 units, according to data received from
It’s not uncommon for someone to have to choose between making a living and pursuing something they are passionate about. Dan Ravenhorst of Eau Claire,
Starting up your own trucking business with your own authority is a big step that adds complexity to your business. Growing your business from a
Around the world, demand for oil continues to rise. The result is, as always, increased prices at the pump — and the trucking industry is
A polar vortex that invaded deep into the Southern U.S. hit freight volumes hard in February. Travel was halted on icebound Texas highways, oil and
Pretty much every driver wants a great start to a trucking career. For Lamar Buckwalter, owner of Leola, Pennsylvania-based Buckwalter Trucking, the end of a
Spend some time on any highway that’s frequented by trucks and you’ll soon realize that trailers come in an amazing variety of shapes and styles.
At some point every driver will experience a truck breakdown while on the road. Sometimes there’s no choice but to pull to the side of
If you plan to order a new Class 8 truck in 2021, waiting may not be wise. That’s because each new month brings more orders
Higher freight volumes got the year 2021 off to a good start, according to reports from several industry sources. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) seasonally
Owner-operator Lee Strebel answered a few questions about his career on the road in a recent interview with The Trucker. Q: Where do you call
Whether you’re taking the first steps toward owning your own trucking business or you’re a seasoned owner-operator, at some point you’ll have to consider investing
The state with the highest fuel taxes in the nation needs more money — a LOT more money — to fix crumbling bridges and highways,
If the year 2020 taught us anything about business, it’s that predictions are often worth the real estate value of the cyberspace they occupy. Regardless,
President Joe Biden wasted no time in making major Cabinet appointments, announcing Pete Buttigieg as his choice for the U.S. Department of Transportation secretary on