The trucking industry is currently suffering from a major driver deficit. The industry as a whole is short by nearly 80,000 drivers, and there was a l...
Diesel Prices Are Down, But What’s the Bigger Picture?
For trucking companies that have been watching their expenses like a hawk, the good news is that diesel prices have fallen by about half of what they ...
The DRIVE Act Could Remove Speed Limiters for Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) have long been pushing for speed limiters for hea...
Equipment, Tech, and Emissions Top Trends in the Trucking Industry
As the trucking industry prepares to enter Q3, carriers, owner-operators, and even emerging fleet owners are staying on top of trends for advantages a...
Trucking Industry Finds Solutions to Ongoing Challenges
For the past few years, the trucking industry has faced major challenges ranging from driver shortages to fuel, capital, insurance, and more. Consider...
How Invoice Factoring Is Used by Major Industries
Invoice factoring is utilized by businesses in almost every industry where invoices are issued with payment schedules of 30, 60, or 90 days. The purpo...
Legislation and the Trucking Industry
There has always been a love/hate relationship between the trucking industry lawmakers at State and Federal levels. For the most part, the legislation...
The Impact of Cannabis on the Trucking Industry
When the FMCSA launched its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in 2020, the goal was to create better compliance and safety guidelines within the trucking...
FMCSA Crash Reporting Expansions
This year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to expand crash types as well as reporting guidelines. According to...
Comprehensive Care for the Trucking Industry
Trucking companies and owner-operators need a one-stop shop for all of their needs. Why juggle financing, insurance, dispatching, equipment, fuel disc...
CVSA Brake Safety Week: What You Need to Know
Later this month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week will take place throughout North America. From August 20th thru August 26...
The Push to Standardize Bills of Lading for the Trucking Industry
The trucking industry’s move towards the Digital Age is ongoing, as the technology used is always changing, improving, and trying to meet new breakthr...
US Chamber of Commerce: Trucking Industry Is Being Targeted
The US Chamber of Commerce released a report last month on court cases involving truck drivers titled, Roadblock: The Trucking Litigation Problem and ...
10 Reasons to Use Invoice Factoring Services
When it comes to running a business, cash flow is king. Without the necessary funds, businesses can find themselves in difficult financial situations ...
Lows and Highs: The Short and Long-Term Outlook for Trucking
The trucking industry is currently in a state of flux. Freight has been on a decline throughout the summer, yet most carriers are feeling momentum tow...
FMCSA Announces New Study on Detention Time for Truckers
Detention time – the amount of time truck drivers wait to pick up or unload shipments – has long been a point of contention in the trucking industry. ...
How AI Is Becoming Integrated in the Trucking Industry
It is nearly impossible to read the news without running across at least one headline about AI, its potential benefits, or why it should be feared. Th...
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Surging Spot Rates in October 2023
October 2023 has brought with it a wave of challenges for businesses around the world as spot rates continue to surge. Whether you are a shipper, a ca...
Reefer Trailers and Dry Vans in the Spotlight: Navigating October 2023’s Transportation Challenges
As October 2023 unfolds, the transportation and logistics industry is facing a unique set of challenges that will significantly impact the availabilit...
Fueling Success and Financial Stability: Budgeting Tips for Owner-Operators
October’s Financial Landscape October presents unique challenges and opportunities for owner-operators due to several factors: Fuel Costs: Fuel prices...
