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Top 10 Online Leaders Changing the Trucking Industry

Friday, May 17th, 2013
Online Trucking Industry Leaders
Leadership is a funny thing. In the past, trucking industry leaders would solely be comprised of heads of industry associations and unions, the presidents of national trucking companies, or appointed officials like the newly nominated secretary of transportation Anthony Fox. Today’s leaders don’t need an elected position or a big company to have an impact on our industry. Instead, they ... continue reading »

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American Truckers – Crazy Fun Facts About The Trucker!

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
American Trucker
American Truckers You can embed a this infographic on your blog or website. Copy the below code and paste it into your website. 600 px Trucking Infographic by Trucker To Trucker full size Trucking Infographics by Trucker2Trucker Life Without Trucks Can you imagine a world without trucks? Trucking isn’t just the lifeblood of the American economy, it is inextricably interwoven ... continue reading »

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Preliminary Legal Steps for a Commercial Truck Driver Following an Accident

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
Commercial Truck Driver
Commercial truck drivers should be trained to take a few initial steps to support their legal case following an accident. These steps are possible only if the driver is not injured, or not involved in helping other injured individuals at the scene of the accident. Obeying the Authorities From a legal perspective, the first thing on the driver’s mind should ... continue reading »

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New Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards Program

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
The new standards for fuel economy aim to achieve the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon for light-duty trucks and cars by 2025. This new benchmark is almost twice in terms of fuel efficiency of the trucks and cars currently on the roads. The savings through this program, according to the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) estimates, will be to the ... continue reading »

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Truck Sleepers: An Excellent Innovation for Truck Drivers

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
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When a “sleeper” compartment is attached to a truck’s cabin to help create extra space for the driver to rest or sleep, it is called a Truck Sleeper. The Office of Motor Carriers and the NHTSA have set new limits for truck drivers for the maximum number of hours they can work at a stretch. According to these limits, a ... continue reading »

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Refineries Cut Down Oil Production in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Thursday, November 1st, 2012
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The largest refineries in the Northeast are scaling down production or shutting down in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Oil prices are also sliding down since it appears the demand for oil will decline sharply. There is just not that many people driving but everyone was filling up before the storm hit so there was a lot of fuel sold ... continue reading »

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Commercial Vehicle Traffic on a Standstill in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
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Commercial vehicle traffic virtually became shut down due to the strengthening Hurricane Sandy lashing cities along the Northeast corridor with incessant rain and powerful wind gusts. Common Sense Sean McNally, vice president of communications and press secretary for the American Trucking Associations (ATA) said: “We are encouraging carriers to cease operations in the northeast corridor where the storm is expected ... continue reading »

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EPA Honors Heartland Express for its Commitment to Environment

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Heartland Express
Heartland Express, Inc. has received the prestigious SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award is given in recognition of the company as a true industry leader in energy efficiency and freight supply chain environmental performance. “Heartland Express is proud of the efforts we have put forth towards our environmental impact. Our people do what it ... continue reading »

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL Program

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
any type of tractor-trailer
Everyone knows that it takes certain special skills and knowledge in order to properly drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles (CMV). However, before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program, if you held a driver’s license (for cars), you could legally operate any type of tractor-trailer or buses in many states, as ... continue reading »

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Seasonal Spurt in Trucking Volumes as Holidays Draw Closer

Sunday, October 14th, 2012
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Containerized imports at all the major retail container ports in the U.S. are witnessing a surge in import volumes. The increase in container imports for the month of October is expected to be around 10 percent compared to last year. Large retailers in the country are in the process of closing their annual shipping cycle for holiday sales. The seasonal ... continue reading »

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