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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 moreTrucking Is The New Small Business King
It appears 2014 was the best year for the supply chain since the recession ended. The transportation sector grew by 3.6 percent over the course of the year. The primary growth driver was not higher rates, but rather stronger shipment volumes. Even so, the truck driver shortage continues to be a thorn in the side … Read moreThe State of Logistics
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 moreWhat’s Going On With Highway Funding?
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 moreThe Collision Avoidance System Conversation
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 moreIs Per-Mile Pay Really Fair for Truck Drivers?
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 moreAre Retread Truck Tires Getting A Bad Rap?
With diesel having recently done an about face, and fuel efficiency always a hot topic, are low-rolling-resistance tires worth the additional cost? Manufacturers would say that the initial cost is made up for in the long run through fuel savings, but can that be proven? Some also point to the fact that you may get … Read moreAre Low-Rolling-Resistance Truck Tires Worth The Cost?
New federal regulations will have a direct impact on how clean a refrigerated transport truck and trailer should be. While the final details are still up in the air, it’s looking like shippers will be responsible for deciding, whether or not they are ready to do so. The Food and Drug Administration has been preparing … Read moreFood Safety Rules Are Set to Change
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the intersection of trucks and technology. From the futuristic appeal of smart highways to the utilitarian need for GPS units and in-cab video systems, technology and trucking are married. As the two continue to figure out how to complement each other, things are changing. As we leave … Read moreWelcome To the Age of the Connected Fleet
As the administration continues to focus on efforts to combat climate change, President Obama has added emission rules for big-rigs to the agenda. Some time ago, the president gave the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the go-ahead to develop new rules designed to improve fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions for heavy-duty trucks. Now the industry … Read moreTrucking Braces for New Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
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