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In exactly fifteen days, the federal fund that provides funding for the nation’s highways, roads and bridges will effectively run out of money. And we’re sorry to tell you this isn’t just a bad case of déjà vu. We are now witnessing yet another last minute effort to do something that it seems so obvious … Read more
You’re thinking we’ve talked enough about the employment squeeze. In fact, we haven’t. Until now the topic has revolved around recruiting and training, but what about retention? Truck drivers love their jobs, otherwise they’d be doing something else. Why then is truck driver turnover still stuck at 90 percent? As fleets try to stem the … Read more
Just because you’re a trucker doesn’t mean there’s no way for you to connect with your loved one while you’re away. There are plenty of ways to make that special someone at home feel special, even while you are on the road. First, worry not. Being away from your loved one doesn’t mean they are … Read more
As recent employment numbers show, trucking is exploding. The immediate need for drivers from companies across the nation highlights an acute problem. The trucking industry could immediately fill over 25,000 driving positions. In order to keep up with freight volumes, carriers will need to fill a minimum of 100,000 positions per year for the next … Read more
Whenever someone brings up the problems associated with premature tire wear, the first culprits mentioned are always alignment, inflation, or balance. Rarely does one think about the type of pavement trucks operate on. It’s easy to say that doesn’t matter. After all, we can’t send trucks on routes based on how good the pavement is. … Read more
It’s no secret that growth in manufacturing and increased consumer spending is helping trucking. Commerce is accelerating at such a rate that companies are having problems filling cabs. This is good news for small-business trucking entrepreneurs. Trucking is now officially the fastest growing small-business industry in the country. As the economy improves and options for … Read more
The House Committee on Ways & Means recently held a hearing to discuss transportation and highway funding issues. First up to bat was the trucking industry, and they had some concrete ideas on what needs to be done to fix the highway funding problem. American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Bill Graves outlined a … Read more
According to a new statement released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), collision avoidance systems should be standard on all new commercial vehicles. In a Special Investigation Report, they outline how these systems can prevent or mitigate the severity of rear-end collisions. The report containing government accident statistics show that in 2012 rear-end crashes … Read more
A new survey out this year finds that the majority of truck drivers prefer to be paid by a percentage split, and then by the hour, with per-mile coming in dead last. As a whole, drivers who were paid this way reported being 31 percent more satisfied with their jobs than those who received hourly … Read more
Retreaded truck tires certainly aren’t everyone’s darling. Bring them up and you’ll often hear complaints ranging from alligators on the highway to lower life spans. Look at the data, however, and you’ll find retreads may not actually be the bad guy. In fact, research done by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other groups reveal … Read more