The Eastern United States has just been slammed by the record-setting winter storm, Stella. Large swaths of the country have been issued blizzard warnings, hundreds of flights were canceled and the mayor of New York had warned his constituents against spending too much time outside in the cold. In honor of the blizzard, we have … Read More
Driving an 18-wheeler across the country can be exceptionally difficult during the winter months. Major snow and ice storms can be very dangerous for truck drivers to venture into to deliver their loads from place to place. It’s important for truckers to alter their driving to be extra cautious during dangerous conditions. Good maneuverability skills … Read More
Uber is a name known across the country as the savior for needed car rides, and more recently, food delivery. Now, Uber is trying to conquer the trucking industry. On December 26th, Uber launched a new site, Uber Freight. The site leaves a lot of questions unanswered as it only features a moving picture of … Read More
Trucking Companies: Why tweet? Social media has assumed such an omnipotent role in everyday life that businesses of all types—trucking included— must have a twitter/Facebook marketing plan if they are to remain competitive. Having a strong “social media game” provides a venue to show your customers the personal aspects that sets your trucking company apart … Read More
Tricked Out Trucks The semi-truck is more than simply a truck driver’s office—it is where he or she works, sleeps, eats and travels. There are very few other professions in which one spends days, or even weeks, of their lives in one room. It is thereby crucial that the inside of a sleeper truck is … Read More
Semi-trucks are a demonstration of man’s ability to invent and innovate—most of us take for granted the sheer power of the machines. Not so long ago, it would have been inconceivable that one vehicle could carry 80,000 pounds efficiently and quickly. However, as impressive as the modern truck may be, there is a striking flaw … Read More
Are you in the market for a new big rig? Stats have shown that used truck sales have tanked in the past two months. With this being said, the price of trucks are continuing to fall rapidly. This could be the perfect opportunity for your trucking company to get a new (used) truck. Trucks built … Read More
Since the economy’s recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, the trucking industry has experienced increases in not only its popularity, but also its demand for employees. More recently, trucking companies’ demand for drivers has reached an all-time high as they continue to expand their businesses, resulting in a shortage of almost 40,000 drivers. Trucking companies … Read More
Otto, a company founded by ex-Google engineers put self-driving mechanisms inside a Volvo truck this past week. Anthony Levandowski, Lior Ron, Don Burnette, and Claire Delaunay, alongside former employees of Tesla and Amazon, decided to take the self-driving technology on a new route. According to The New York Times, Levandowski has harnessed a dream for … Read More
From our previous articles and your experience on the road, you know that there are a ton of costs associated with being a trucker—tires, repairs, gasoline, insurance… the list goes on. But did you know that aside from being a major headache, traffic, too, can take a significant toll on your finances? The Traffic Tariff … Read More
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