- New Trucking Regulations Brewing in Congress - What It Means for You
2015-06-16
The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill for fiscal year ending in 2016
could have a big impact on truckers. As we have previously pointed out at Trucker To Trucker, it
is extremely important to always keep up-to-date with new federal trucking legislation whether
you have a single truck or a large fleet.
- Faceoff: the
Detroit DD15 vs the Cummins ISX Reviewed
2015-02-17
Are you buying a new semi truck or replacing the engine in your current one? If so, you're
probably weighing the differences between the Detroit DD15 and the Cummins ISX. The right engine
is crucial for efficiency and performance, and selecting the right one can save you time and
money down the road.
- Why I Love Being a Truck Driver
- Is This Your Story Too?
2015-02-10
What is it about being a truck driver that is so alluring? Is it the open spaces, freedom of
the road, opportunity to see new places and meet interesting people along the way, working for
yourself, or do you just yearn for an adventure every time you turn on the ignition and take to
the highways and byways?
- Should a Trucker Use Broker Services?
2012-04-24
Many truck owner-operators have found the use of a freight broker as a good way to connect with
companies that need shipping services. A broker assists in helping the movement of cargo flow
easily.
- What's Ahead For The Trucking
Industry?
2012-04-09
Most truckers recognize some drastic changes have occurred in the industry since the recession
began in 2008. Higher fuel prices, more legislative mandates, and reduced consumer spending have
all taken their toll on many who depend on this profession for survival.
- 7 Things You Didn't Know About
Truckers
2012-03-12
Most people know that truckers spend hours on the road, picking up loads and making deliveries,
but there is much more to truck drivers than what meets the eye. As a whole, truck drivers are a
group that care about their communities and want to help others as much as they can.
- A Special Thanks to Truck Drivers on
Thanksgiving
2011-11-24
If you pull onto any thruway or highway in America and within moments you will find yourself in
the presence or some sort of 18-wheeler or semi truck.Truck drivers can range from men to women,
young to old, independent drivers to company drivers and the categories go on.
- Looking Into A
Complete Line of Trailers
2011-08-01
There is no U.S. equipment trailer manufacturer that offers a more complete line of trailers
for the construction, agriculture, waste and recycling, transportation, and industrial markets
than Trail King Industries Inc.
- For Trucking Information
and Tools - TruckInfo.net
2011-04-22
Today we look to bring our readers and visitors an efficient look at www.truckinfo.net as a
place of information and tool for truckers. TruckInfo.net features many useful sections that a
variety of people will find interesting. It is geared towards individuals in the trucking
industry but does have a lesser platform of providing appropriate information for others. Great
features of TruckInfo.net include their Trucking Job Center, load boards, and Shop Talk for
Truckers. These are in addition to the many other information resources and link listings that
www.truckinfo.net provides for a browser's convenience.
- Schneider Increases
Mileage Rates
2011-03-28
Today, we look at Schneider's decision to increase owner-operator van rates: Schneider National
is a name known to all truckers and operators and has been in business for over three-quarters
of a century. Schneider offers a wide range of driving opportunities for both employed drivers
and owner-operators and also provides an excellent series of driver programs from basic CDL
training through to specialized driver instruction, such as HazMat certification and
tanker-driver training programs.