Market turn inspires owner-operators to partner up with larger fleets
In the trucking industry, owner-operators and small carriers are considered the lifeblood. Both small carriers and owner-operators make up the largest portion of the freight […]
How Automation Can Nudge the Employment Balance of the United States Teetering Truck Industry
A topic of constant debate is the social consequences of automation. Dating back to factory workers in the 1940’s who protested new technology to the […]
Freight Demand Slows Forcing the Trucking Boom to Hit the Brakes
Prices for last-minute spot loads in the truckload market are sinking as shipping demand comes closer into balance with available truck capacity. Lydia O’Neal – […]
Smaller Trucking Companies Are Getting Squeezed by The Soaring Diesel Prices Across The Nation
In the past weeks fuel costs have steadily been increasing. In recent days prices they have spiked at an unprecedented pace after Russia’s invasion of […]
Insurance Costs Discouraging New Truck Drivers Away From The Industry
Trucking companies are facing financial barriers in hiring candidates as a result of the increase cost of insuring them. Regardless of the current widespread staffing […]
Diesel Surpasses $5/gallon National Average
Just a week after the diesel fuel prices shot up, the US national average increased another 40 cents, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy […]
Here’s what you need to know – New CDL Requirements for Driver Training Rule In Effect
New CDL and endorsement applicants are going to be required to meet new standards for training. As a result of a previous Federal Motor Carrier […]
Scale of COVID-19 Impacts on Trucking
The findings of The American Transportation Research Institute was released for its 2021 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Cost of Trucking”. Based on […]
Spiking Fuel Rates Reach $4 Per Gallon!
The United States national average for diesel has been rising steadily. Diesel prices are now the closest they’ve been to $4 since the week ending […]