Industry’s lukewarm gains, moderate slowdowns could improve by midyear
The amount of available freight hauled by the trucking industry grew in January, but not by much. That’s the consensus among industry analysts and forecasters.
Cliff Abbott
- About Cliff Abbott
- 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 Series: Thinking ahead can help drivers avoid distractions behind the wheel
Does it take your eyes and/or your mind from the road? If it does, it’s a distraction. Chances are that your day is full of
Looking up: 2019 concerns about economy give way to optimism
2019 brought predictions of a looming recession, tariffs and trade wars, overcapacity in the freight market, and fears of diesel fuel price increases. As the
The road ahead: Proposed legislation could help rebuild nation’s deteriorating infrastructure
Moving Forward for the People. America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act. Build America Fund. These are proposals from Democrats, Republicans, and industry groups, working separately and —
At the Truck Stop: Auto-transport driver is building brand with enthusiasm, kindness
Many drivers work hard to project a professional image, but there aren’t many who have a brand. Jacinda Duran, the Women In Trucking February 2020
Fuel economy, maintenance must be considered for used trucks
Small trucking businesses depend heavily on the used truck market but potential buyers trying to nail down the best choice are trying to hit a
Fleet Focus: ELDs push drivers to find ways to remain ‘productive’
The crescendo has passed, but the symphony of protest against electronic logging devices (ELDs) is far from over. Despite the objections and barring a legislative
‘A love for diesel’: Experience with family business leads to a career as a technician
NASHVILLE — Many people in the industry credit their love for trucking to a family member who taught them during their formative years. For Samantha
Safety Series: A health management plan can help drivers pass a DOT medical exam
In trucking, things were simpler in the old days. That sentiment includes the process of medical qualification. Just like with the CDL and the Drug
Safety Series: Awareness, anticipation of 4-wheel drivers can help keep truckers safe
You know it’s coming. It may be in the next mile or a few hours down the road, but it will happen. Somebody is going
Life-changing experience: Oregon driver shares story of entering trucking industry
When some people enter the trucking industry, it’s a career change. For Jessica Luttrell, it was a life-changing experience. “I wasn’t getting anywhere in Arizona,”
One sure way to increase profits is understanding in and outs of fuel surcharge
For many truck owners, independence means freedom. When you own your own tractor, you can go for the bigger engine. The dual exhaust. The long
Winding down the year by talking about value of safety in trucking industry
Find the comment section of any news article about a traffic accident involving a truck and a smaller vehicle and you’ll discover it is filled
New Class 8 truck sales drop to lowest point since February 2018
November sales of new Class 8 trucks dropped to the lowest point since February 2018, according to information received from Wards Data. According to Wards,
Ralph Garcia: 3 million safe miles, decades of professional and public service
A few decades ago, a young college student stepped away from his computer engineering studies to earn some cash in a summer job. Working at
Veteran driver Steve Fields’ devotion to trucking industry doesn’t punch a clock
For some, driving a truck professionally is a job. There are good days and bad days, but when the parking brake is on and the
Driver named Highway Angel after actions at accident scene showed he’s ‘D’ man
Sometimes, being a Highway Angel comes down to one’s mindset. That’s the thinking of Doron “D” Doravi, who was recently selected as a Truckload Carriers
The evidence is in: Every driver undoubtedly needs a camera system in truck
The evidence is in. Every driver needs a camera system in the truck. And, if your truck has a camera system that is purchased and
Fleet Focus: You have lot of control over how much fuel you will need
How much do you want to pay for fuel? While there isn’t much that can be done about the price posted at the truck stop,
Jo-Ann Phillips leads an active life, part of it spent encouraging others to stay active
Jo-Anne Phillips is a busy woman. Chief operating officer of a trucking company is only one of the positions she holds. She is also co-owner