It’s been a year since the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), in conjunction with the National Industrial Transportation League, issued a revised “Voluntary Guide to Good
Drivers who pick up and deliver on time, care for their equipment, and comply with safety standards are always appreciated by motor carriers, shippers and
While a great deal of attention has been given to freight rates and availability, another issue is also at the forefront for carrier management: Hiring
The decision to buy a truck is a big one. It can be far more significant than simply deciding to own the truck you’ll be
Each of the experts in most industries has their method of interpreting the economic “tea leaves.” However, by the end of May a common theme
Robust May sales of Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market pushed the 2023 year-to-date total to the highest mark since 2006, according to data
Imagine the development of a test that could determine whether you drank a beer at that barbecue last weekend. Now imagine that you reported to
When many people think of a “job interview,” they think of a candidate wearing a suit, printing up a handful of resumes and visiting some
Some professional drivers are content with racking up awards for miles and years spent safely behind the wheel in their chosen segment of the
Trucking companies differ in the way they present themselves to potential drivers. Some provide lots of information in every ad while others tell a bare
April 2023 sales of new Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market were the highest since 2006 and represented the second-best April of the century
If you’ve bought a truck and obtained your authority, you are truly a trucking entrepreneur. Who knows — you may have planted the seed for
The freight situation isn’t getting any better, according to industry experts. Most analysts reported a decline in April freight volumes from March. One contributor to
If there is anything that owners of small trucking businesses will never be completely happy about, it’s freight rates — unless, of course, it’s fuel
“Fines doubled in construction zone.” People who make their living on the road see this sign on a daily basis; some see it several times
There’s been a lot in the news lately about truck parking, and several proposals have been put forth that would use government money to build
By this time of year, warm — even hot — weather has already arrived in many parts of the country. Summer weather presents its own
As the trucking industry continues its march toward autonomy, it benefits from nearly every advance in technology taken by the developers. Products that could one
It’s no secret that the trucking industry has a few issues when it comes to finding — and keeping — qualified, safe, and reliable drivers.
If you own a truck — or plan to buy one — the decision of what to do with it should be near the top