From the day horse-drawn wagons were replaced by gasoline-powered trucks as the primary method for moving freight, there have been efforts to increase the capacity
For months, from the latter part of 2022 until at least midway through 2023, warnings of an economic recession remained in the nation’s business headlines.
There are new tools available in the fight to keep impaired drivers from behind the wheel of commercial vehicles, but development and implementation are being
For the eighth consecutive month, U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks topped 20,000 in September, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported
It’s no secret that truck owners are having a tough go in today’s freight market. Freight rates, especially spot rates, remain at levels that can
With an average turnover rate that hovers around 100%, it’s obvious that the average professional driver changes jobs on a regular basis. Look at it
It’d be pretty hard to find a driver willing accept a company driving position without even asking what the pay will be. In fact, most
The peak season for trucking this year is off to a “muted start,” according to the Cass Freight Index released Oct. 18. The good news
Anyone who pays attention to trucking regulations has heard some of the hullabaloo about increasing the weight limit for certain heavy-duty tractor-trailers. The idea has
In the old days, many facets of trucking were more difficult than they are today. One thing to which this maxim does not apply is
Getting selected for a DOT (Department of Transportation) inspection is a lot like going to the dentist. Nobody looks forward to the occurrence. The best
August was another strong sales month for new Class 8 tractors on the U.S. market, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported sales
October is a month of transition. In southern areas of the U.S., it’s almost a continuation of the summer, with balmy temperatures and plenty of
Those who were hoping that freight rates might begin to rebound in August were disappointed — and the disappointment is likely to continue for a
Everything’s going great — you’re even ahead of schedule, cruising along in moderate traffic, enjoying the day. Then it happens. Brake lights ahead indicate stopped
If you want to know if a carrier that claims to put drivers first really does so, take a look at their turnover rate. While
Throughout history, humans have adapted to new technology as it became available. In most cases, innovations involved refinements to familiar products — but every so
COLUMBUS, Ind. — One segment of trucking that many don’t know much about is the private fleet category. Private fleets are those whose parent company’s
COLUMBUS, Ind. — When representatives of the trucking industry attend a conference entitled “Market Values,” you can be sure the topic of freight is on
COLUMBUS, Ind. — During the OUTLOOK 69, Market Vitals seminar, presented Aug. 22-24 by ACT Research, many attendees expected answers about autonomous trucks. When will