Trucking

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

As everyone talks about tires and powertrains, there’s one aspect of a vehicle that often gets overlooked; it languishes as an afterthought, long taken for granted and seldom given attention: the wheel. And yet without the wheel’s ubiquitous presence not only would the supply chain not exist, but modern transportation itself would never have happened, … Read more

In many industries, lifetime employment ending in generous pensions and retirement security have become a think of the past. Still, lifetime relationships remain important. Additionally, for those looking to replenish their operator ranks, rehiring former experienced, professional truck drivers who have departed may be just the answer. For many fleets, exit survey results show that … Read more