There is little doubt that the implementation of autonomous trucks will increase the efficiency of freight operations once the technology is widely available and legal
The pursuit of a zero-emissions fleet of transport vehicles is relentless. Hardly a day goes by without another government push to further reduce greenhouse gas
Even though the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement initiative is still a couple of months away, it’s not too early
COLUMBUS, Ind. — One of the forums during ACT Research’s Market Vitals conference last month featured some familiar names. The one-hour discussion, hosted by industry
The November 9, 2023, introduction of simultaneous bills in the U.S. House and Senate that would repeal the section of the Fair Labor Standards Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As expected, sales of new, Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market declined sharply in January, according to data received from Wards
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to most analysts, freight rates are due for a rebound. The problem is that nobody can agree on when it
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The typical truck driver is getting older. Unfortunately, a majority of drivers smoke, and it’s common for them to be overweight,
Most folks know that the amount of income tax you owe for a given year depends on how much you earned. What a lot of
Brake lights — we see thousands of them every day, on city streets, country roads and busy highways. When we spot those bright red indicators
WASHINGTON — It’s difficult enough to keep track of the myriad regulations that impact the trucking industry, but monitoring the status of proposed legislation and
It’s not unusual for truck drivers to think about buying their own truck, either leasing to a carrier or obtaining their own authority and starting
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In the trucking industry, a journey of not
At last, after months of “bouncing along the bottom,” the various forecasters and analysts are providing a bit of better news about the prospects for
December U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks continued the trend of decline compared to last year, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. December
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The trucking industry will recover from the current downcycle, but progress will be slow. That was the consensus reached during a Jan.
It seems that every year brings more innovation to the trucking industry, especially when it comes to safety options. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have
If “home is where the heart is,” then professional drivers Stephen Asgar and Charlene Dougan are right at home wherever they are. That said, “home”
Truckers are known to be independent people, capable of accomplishing their work without constant oversight. A professional trucker’s co-workers are often other drivers that are
Hunting for bargains is a common response to inflation. When everything costs more, people naturally shop for the best available deal. Unfortunately, that “best available