Trucking

State governments have been hard at work finding ways to invest in additional parking for truck drivers. Parking for truck drivers is an issue that is consistently at the top of everyone’s mind, yet it rarely gets enough attention as other issues – such as the ELD mandate and truck driver shortage. This is likely … Read more

With the truck driver shortage expected to swell to a net-negative 175,000 truck drivers by 2024, trucking companies have a lot at stake ensuring they are meeting goals, otherwise there simply might not be enough manpower to get our nation’s freight to where it needs to go. Also consider that the average replacement cost for … Read more

Everyone talks about the truck driver shortage, but how about the trailer shortage. There has been a huge surge in demand for Class 5 – 8 trucks, which then created a surge in trailer purchases. While OEMs who bring these products to market enjoy the benefits of a fatter bottom line and increased market share, … Read more

There have been some pretty big movements in Washington D.C. as of late. With trucking advocacy organizations putting increasing pressure on Congress to address the Hours of Service issues in light of the new ELD mandate, it appears lawmakers might finally be spurred into action. This isn’t the only bill that has been introduced to … Read more

Whether you are looking to finance a new trucking company, finance equipment for your yard, or finance invoices, there are many money options available for owner-operators or others looking to become a part of – or expand – the trucking industry footprint. Owners of trucking companies understand how important it is to stay organized, keep … Read more

While switching your operation to biodiesel may seem daunting, it could be easier than you think. For motor carriers who are new to the fuel, time must be invested in learning the terminology and usage benefits of biodiesel. The first question is: What exactly is biodiesel in the first place? In short, biodiesel is an … Read more

With fuel prices on the rise, trucking companies need to come up with innovative ways of addressing a higher price at the pump. With the trucking economy booming, bottom lines are growing, and fleets are expanding, but can that expansion survive an environment where fuel prices are on the rise? There is little doubt that … Read more

Many a passenger car driver will tell you that as they drive down the highway, more than once have they taken a couple glances at tanker trucks as they pass by. While these vehicles and their cargo are generally safe and proceed without incident down our nation’s roads on a constant basis, they often carry … Read more

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 more

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 more