The U.S. Census Bureau states that Texas is the biggest exporter out of all states and territories. In 2018 alone, Texas exported about 18% of the total state economic output.
In most types of professionals, people prefer to be a salaried or hourly worker. But did you know that in the trucking industry, the most lucrative opportunity is as an owner-operator? When you own your own truck and work as an independent contractor with local carriers, there are five main advantages to consider.
A new Final Offer Rate Review (FORR) proposal is shaking up the rail industry and threatens to put the much-needed innovation and automation of transmodal freight on hold (again) because of regulatory red tape.
Have you ever listened to a CB channel and thought you could barely understand what truckers were talking about? As kids in Texas, and many
The Hours of Service (HOS) regulations have not been updated since they were first instituted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in 1938.
From the White House to the Department of Transportation, the trucking industry has been recognized as an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. What has
When you think of Texas, one of the first products that comes to mind is oil and gas. If you live here, you already know
Photo: Port of Houston Texas (Wikipedia) As residents of Houston Texas, we have a lot to be proud of. Not only do we enjoy a
The new laws, while forcing truckers to stop more often, has created a new challenge for the industry. There are not enough safe parking areas and trucker friendly rest-stops to accommodate the legally required breaks. And that is making things more difficult for professional truckers.
For the past two years, the fuel economy of trucks has increased by .5% with 2018 data revealing heavy trucks averaged 7.27 mpg. Improve profitability and help reduce carbon emissions with these 7 small changes.
At Canal Cartage, we are more than a logistics provider; we’re your partner in providing quality drayage services, transmodal and cross docking, with a large secure warehouse in La Porte, Texas.
Don’t look the other way; be the person that does something, because you could save someone’s life, and help combat human trafficking.
Did you know that Texas actually has seven ports, and all of them rank in the top 50 in terms of managed tonnage out of all domestic locations?
What is involved in pick-up or drop-off drayage? Review some of the options for commercial business owners who need domestic freight forwarding in Houston.
Podcasts are a great way to keep informed about many topics that impact our industry. From new technology for truckers, to legislation and safety inspection tips. One of the best aspects of tuning in to these podcasts as a professional CDL trucker, is that you can relate to the stories that they share about ‘life on the road’.
