Month: June 2017

Trucking is a sprawling industry, touching on everything from manufacturing to construction and agriculture. As such, there will be times when a tractor – specifically those used in construction, logging and other off-road applications – will be put into a situation where tire damage can occur. So what’s an enterprising fleet manager to do about … Read more

The fact is vehicle violations can be a big deal, especially depending on what they are. Under the Department of Transportation’s there are several regulations that directly impact truck drivers. The policies are put into place to keep truck drivers and everyone else on the road safe and sound, but do you know what all … Read more

Whether you like it or not, all commercial motor vehicles (CMV) that ring in over 10,000 pounds must have an annual DOT inspection carried out. This essentially means that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will inspect the vehicle to ensure all the parts and accessories are in good working condition. Three are six different types … Read more

We recently covered all the different types of Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections that you could find yourself at the receiving end of. But the question is, what do you do? The fact is, professional truck drivers should learn the dangers of driving a defective commercial motor vehicle and become proficient in detecting and reporting … Read more

As manufacturing and old rust-belt jobs disappear across the country, many communities are turning into tech innovation hubs. Cities that had once seen their fortunes lag now look to technology as a way to boost their local economies. Take Rochester, New York as an example. While this once considered the Flour City before manufacturing took … Read more

The fact is this: At some point over your professional truck driving career, you’re going to either get a ticket or have an officer of the law questioning you about something. Few truck drivers have never got one for one reason or another. Still, many say a lot of these tickets might not be deserved. … Read more

Smart highways. Semi-autonomous trucks. Platoons of communicating rigs. What’s next for trucking? Try smart trailers. Let’s face it, from a historical perspective, trailers don’t typically have much expected of them. They are designed to carry the load with little fanfare, but maximum efficiency. In some cases, they are built to specific specifications in order to … Read more

As we reported on in 2016, Nikola Motors has unveiled their advanced hydrogen-electric semi-truck concept. Based out of Salt Lake City, the company promises to offer 800 to 1,200 miles on a charge and generate up to 1,000 horsepower. Nikola also claims that the vehicle will operate at half the cost of a comparable diesel … Read more

Amazon has been moving into managing how its products get from the warehouse to the customer’s door. Their latest involves building their own logistics and delivery network. Word is they are developing an app that closely resembles something like Uber, but would in this case match truck drivers with cargo. Per sources, Amazon has been … Read more

When it comes to large truck manufacturers, the adage holds true: Think globally, act locally. The fact is components from engines to drive trains come from just about anywhere in the world today. No matter where you look, trucking is a globally interconnected industry. But does that mean we shouldn’t be thinking locally? As automotive … Read more