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You’re a truck driver. The road beckons and you love what you do. That being said, you may wonder how to stay healthy working in what’s mostly a sedentary profession. Earlier this year we reported on some basic tips for trucker health, but we felt there’s a need to dig a little deeper. With more … Read more
The last half of 2014 saw the largest number of quarter-to-quarter truck driver pay increases the industry’s seen in a long time. With the cycle of pay increases only accelerating, one must ask where it all ends, and how far it can go. Last month we took a look at how employee pay and incentives … Read more
Back in January we started our History of Overland Commerce series. The first installment took a look at the early days of trucking, back when the automobile was new and the depression was still a recent event in everyone’s mind. This week we’re going to dive into part two of this three-part series and take … Read more
It’s a time of upheaval for the trucking industry. The future of trucking is topic number one on the mind of industry insiders. Trucking has changed more in the past ten years than it did in the past 50 years combined, change that’s expected to accelerate. New entrants are making their way into the trucking … Read more
Despite a sluggish economic recovery, a truck driver shortage, strict regulations and the high cost of equipment, trucking is standing on solid ground in 2015. The fundamental picture of solid growth and profitability in trucking looks rosier by the day. Is Slow, Sustained Growth Good? The slow economic recovery allows the industry to adjust to … Read more
U.S. oil-company job cuts are costing skilled workers their jobs. Though unfortunate, this is proving to be a boon for trucking companies desperate to fill big-rig driving positions. Many of these workers come already equipped with a commercial license and experience in operating heavy machinery. These workers are more accustomed to being away from home … Read more
Over the past decade, the pace of technological change in trucking has been breathtaking, as we’ve reported. Today’s commercial vehicles are rolling off the assembly lines boasting standard and optional features that would have been unthinkable on pre-21st century vehicles. The proliferation of technology has penetrated almost every aspect of truck design. In the cab … Read more
The North American trucking industry plays an essential role in the health of the economy. The nation’s trucking network serves as the supply chain lifeblood by hauling large quantities of finished and unfinished goods across the country. Trucking has been affecting the political and economic makeup of this country since the First World War. Even … Read more
In May of 2013 the Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) issued a notice of proposed rule making entitled “Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers.” At the time there was a fair amount of confusion surrounding the rule. With the FMCSA set to unveil the final version of its rule in September, has the confusion abated? … Read more
Led by independents and flatbed drivers, owner-operators are had a record year for net income in 2014, according to the largest owner-operator financial services provider. With the industry currently suffering from an employment squeeze, this news couldn’t come at a better time. Let’s take a look at the details and answer why becoming an owner-operator … Read more