In the United States, cargo theft is an industry. One that causes between $15 to $25 billion dollars per year in losses, for business owners, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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.
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.
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’.
The Iowa 80 was built and then opened in 1964. Since that time, the truck stop has maintained its 24/7 schedule, and has not closed their doors in the past 56 years
What can truckers do to reduce their stress? We’d like to share five great suggestions that have been proven to help people reduce stress naturally.
A new four-year study was just completed by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has revealed increased driver detention rates. The length of time that CDL truckers
One of the first signs of a strong American economy is felt first by the demand for freight and drayage at American ports. Goods flow
Each year more new Class 8 trucks sold in the United States have automatic or automated manual (AMT) transmissions, but many truckers still prefer manual.
Make some important lifestyle changes now, that will help you to enjoy your career in the thriving American trucking industry.
Influenza (the flu) is often debilitating for several days and sometimes life-threatening. While you can get the flu anytime, the flu season in the United
A trucking company’s biggest expense – whether it is a large fleet owner or a small independent trucker – is usually fuel, which is now
Trucking company owners want to make money, and that means getting shipments delivered safely and ON TIME! Warehouse and dock workers want the freight’s arrival,
Being in CDL trucking is more of a lifestyle than a job, and the world of over-the-road trucking attracts people who are seeking independence and
