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According to a new report on the transportation sector, the industry is expected to expand by 3.4 percent over the next 5 years. Individuals working in the trucking sector put forth a significant amount of effort … Read More

When the world shut down and went virtual in 2020, there were a lot of creative people that had to come up with alternate ways of doing business. The construction industry was hit particularly hard and … Read More

Truck driver turnover is common in the transportation industry. This is an issue for many motor carriers; more than 80% of fleets report high turnover rates. Because all these drivers are choosing to leave, these companies … Read More

A dry van, also known as a semi truck, is one of the most common modes for transporting freight across the country. These trucks have a large enclosed trailer meant to carry dry, non-perishable goods. Trucking … Read More

Are you looking to start your own hauling business or fleet? If so, you may be wondering which truck type is perfect for you. Every truck has its advantages and disadvantages, and it’s up to you … Read More

Operation Safe Driver Week is almost here, and it’s coming in “fast”. See the emphasis on “fast”? The focus of this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is speeding and risky driving behaviors. While the theme for … Read More

Distracted driving has always been a safety concern in some form or another. However, the widespread increase in cellphone use over the past decade has put an increased focus on the hazard of distracted drivers. It … Read More

Commercial fleets need to maintain a workforce of loyal, qualified drivers to succeed. But recently, increased demand for freight volume has highlighted an ongoing driver shortage that’s left many motor carriers operating under capacity. To attract … Read More

Being a flatbed truck driver has its advantages and disadvantages. In this role, you’ll be responsible for hauling all sorts of goods that standard trucks can’t. This can include forklifts, equipment, mobile homes, machinery, and so … Read More

Refrigerated trucks play a crucial role in transporting perishable items across the country. Without them, we’d have bare shelves in our grocery stores! Furthermore, keeping the goods at their designated temperature throughout the transportation process is … Read More

You need profitable loads to survive in the hot shot trucking industry. In fact, there would be no trucking industry without loads. We understand how stressful it can be to secure a profitable and quality load … Read More

The danger of driving at night is worse for trucks, which have longer stopping distances than a passenger car. Darkness makes it more difficult to see hazards, and the empty roads and lack of light can … Read More

Back in January 2020, the FMCSA launched an online database where information regarding drivers’ drug and alcohol testing is stored. This is referred to as the DOT Clearinghouse and carriers must run queries on new hires … Read More

Trucking companies have to follow many rules and regulations to ensure everyone on the road stays safe. Therefore, a new trucking company will need to go through a major safety audit within its first 12 months. … Read More

CSA stands for compliance, safety, and accountability. It’s a program put in place by the government to ensure fleets are participating in safe practices. Your score determines whether or not you’ll get a visit from the … Read More