Month: July 2018

Shale energy is the exploration of rock formations to harvest oil and natural gas resources. In some corners, industry advocates say that shale exploration has resulted in nearly half-a-million jobs and hundreds of billions in economic growth. In the states where much of the exploration and extraction takes place, there are side benefits that impact … Read moreWhen Trucking And Shale Meet

With many diesel technology courses popping up at career and technical institutes across the country, many wonder how long it will be before the trucking industry’s diesel technician shortage begins to let up. With a growing number of schools, industry, and fleet operations working hard to address the mounting technician shortage, some think the shortage … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Address The Diesel Technician Shortage

With gasoline and diesel prices on the rise, hitting levels not seen in over three years, people are feeling the pinch. But even more, one industry is feeling the pinch: Trucking. While a higher price at the pump is something all commuters feel, truckers have big tanks to fill, so they are typically the ones … Read moreThe Story Behind Rising Trucking Costs

We live in a digital age. Information is available anywhere, anytime, and nearly all around us. For anyone with a smartphone, which is most of us, the appeal of being able to access information with ubiquity carries great appeal. In most industries, especially ones where people sit at a desk, device distraction is a simple … Read moreWhy Distracted Commercial Truck Driving Remains An Important Issue

Spec. It’s a short-form word that many in the trucking industry are quite familiar with. While, by definition, it stands for specification, for purchasing managers and owner-operators, it stands for everything from profitability to business growth. Why? Because if you aren’t using the right equipment your entire business model could be at risk. [wp_ad_camp_2] While … Read moreWhy The Word ‘Spec’ Is So Important In The Trucking Industry

With technology coming to the rescue in just about every facet of trucking, and not just trucking, but other industries too, many are wondering, “What’s next?” What newfangled innovation or technological solution will be another trucking gamechanger? Quite frankly, there are so many candidates that you can literally pick them from a hat. [wp_ad_camp_2] Whether … Read moreTechnological Solutions To Fight Truck Driver Fatigue And Distractions

It has been another busy week in Washington where the trucking industry is concerned. In fact, there have been few other times in history when the trucking industry’s profile was so high, for better or worse, although in this case, it is for the better. [wp_ad_camp_2] As the North American economies continue to improve, the … Read moreLawmakers Take Another Stab At The “Preemption Rule” in the Trucking Industry