What’s Going On With The Truck Driver Shortage?

It seems to be a topic that never goes away: the truck driver shortage. There doesn’t seem to be one single solution or silver bullet. Still, that isn’t preventing carriers from doing what they can – or must – to address the shortage. Many are focusing on the tried and true method of increasing truck … Read more

How To Effectively Audit Truck Drivers’ Logs

A false log found itself in the tenth spot out of the top twenty truck driver violations in 2015. By mid-December over 31,500 violations had been reported. Motor carriers are liable for false logs filled out by truck drivers. As such, they need to have the means and methods in place to detect violations. The … Read more

How Much Do You Know About Special Rigs? Part III

Welcome to the final installment of our series where we have been taking an in-depth look at the special rigs on the road today. It’s been a fun journey through doubles, triples, oversized and low-clearance loads. Today we will close out our look at special rigs by focusing on the final members of the herd. … Read more

How Much Do You Know About Special Rigs? Part II

Welcome back to our three Part series where we take a look at the different types of special rigs, or non-customary tractor-trailer hook ups, are out on the road today. These are the vanguards of the road, rigs that require a special touch. In Part I we took a look at multiple articulation vehicles. Today … Read more

How Much Do You Know About Special Rigs? Part I

When it comes to trucking, most of us think of the standard tractor and box trailer. Sure, there are some regional variations, such as those with dry vans and reefers, but there are so many more combinations than those we are most familiar with. Today we are going to begin our three Part series on … Read more

An Overview Of The Commercial Motor Vehicle – Part V

We’ve been taking you on a comprehensive journey through the commercial motor vehicle (CMV). With so much ground already covered, we are continuing on through some of the most vital components of a CMV. Large commercial trucks are technologically advanced vehicles. But even as the digital age brings change to legacy components, it’s still important … Read more

The Essentials of Trip Preparation for Truckers

No matter how technological and complex trucking becomes, trip preparation will always remain a critical component. After all, you need to be fully aware of where you are going and how you are getting there. Once your route has been verified, the next step is figuring out your route. These days, with the marriage of … Read more

The Latest News On Truck Tire Treads

Consider that 20 years ago we were using tires that today wouldn’t come close to making the grade. The stark evolution in trucking has been nothing short of amazing. In the 90s, tread designs had stagnated. There were basically two designs – rib or block. Today, tread designs are far more complex and sophisticated. You … Read more

Technological Disruption in Trucking Industry: How AI, Autonomous Trucks, and Electric Powertrains Are Reshaping Freight in 2026

Technological disruption in trucking industry hero graphic showing a semi truck outline connected to a network of data nodes

By Quick Transport Solutions Editorial Team – covering trucking technology, safety, and freight operations since 2011 (about our team) Last updated: August 2026 Technological disruption in trucking industry means AI, autonomous trucks, electric powertrains, connected safety tech, and digital freight matching are replacing decades-old freight processes all at once, not one at a time, and … Read more