- How Low Diesel Fuel Prices Are Impacting the Business of Trucking
2015-06-02
Now that diesel fuel prices are beginning to slide downwards, consumers with diesel powered
autos couldn't be happier. But the biggest consumers of diesel fuel are truck drivers who depend
on it to get the job done. The truth of the matter is that, fuel prices are the single greatest
expense when it comes to the trucking industry, and lower diesel fuel is always a welcome sign.
- Look for Tepid but Steady Growth in Trucking Sectors in 2015
2015-05-26
Any increase in business is good news in the trucking industry. Also, if the trends are
correct, the industry will have a slow, gradual increase in business throughout the year, which
is excellent news for freight shippers, carriers and brokers.
- China is
Funding Truck Monitoring Software
2015-05-21
In the trucking industry, we're always looking for new tricks and trends to move business
forward. So what's the new trend in trucking? Partnering with China. That's right. A company
across the world wants to help the American trucking industry find and keep customers and
improve business in American trucking.
- Is "Uber" for Trucking Coming Because of the Driver Shortage?
2015-05-05
It may be well known that there is a driver shortage in the trucking industry. As a truck
driver, you know that not having enough drivers to deliver freight puts stress on you while
you're trying to get as much done as possible. Sometimes you're even doing the work of multiple
drivers in the same amount of time as one. On the Move Solutions (OMVS), a company who focuses
on developing cutting-edge technology in a variety of fields of business, might possibly have a
solution for this dilemma.
- 'Big Brother' On Board?
2013-06-02
Black boxes, electronic logging devices (ELDs), electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), whatever
you choose to call them, have long been a controversial issue in the trucking industry with most
drivers considering having one the equivalent of having Big Brother onboard.
- What Drivers Still Need to Know About
CSA
2013-05-24
Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance Safety and Accountability
Program known throughout the industry as CSA was launched on December 12, 2010 there is still
confusion among many drivers about their role under the new system and how it impacts their
careers.
- Tips to Prepare for Hours of Service
Changes
2013-05-17
As the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to issue a final decision in the American
Trucking Assns.' (ATA) case against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
regarding the restart and rest break changes to the driver hours of service rules, the trucking
industry should be preparing for the impacts those changes may have on their operations.
- Trucker 'Angels' Promote Positive
Image
2013-05-09
The Truckload Carriers Assn.'s (TCA) "Highway Angel" program recognizes drivers'
"good deeds," ranging from simple acts of kindness, such as fixing a flat tire, to
heroic life-saving efforts, such as pulling someone from a burning vehicle and administering
CPR.
- Indiana Carriers Adopting Creative
Hiring Solutions
2012-10-18
About 14,000 registered trucking companies of Indiana face a serious recruiting challenge due
to a nationwide shortage of qualified drivers. To meet the demand for drivers, these companies
are now finding creative ways to hire good people. They are looking at the option to hire
veterans, moving nearer to their workforce, and offering perks such as opening training
facilities and more days off.
- CMV Drivers Don't' Touch That
Cell Phone Before Reading This
2011-12-21
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's, FMCSA, "Drivers of CMVs: Restricting
the Use of [Handheld] Cellular Phones" ruling will be put into effect starting January 3,
2012.
- Choosing A
Reliable Car Shipping Company
2011-08-03
A car shipping company provides car transportation services and allows you to move your car
from one place to the other without any hassle. Today, there are a large number of companies
that are offering auto transportation services
- Intra State
Hazmat Haulers Face Texting Ban
2011-03-10
There is a federal ban for all interstate truckers from driving and texting, however federal
rules apply only to interstate commerce. Or truckers driving solely within a state, federal
rules do not apply, however states are promulgating their own rules (which we reported on
earlier this month).