Iowa 80 – as the largest truck stop in the world, the Iowa 80 is difficult to miss. Much more than a truck stop, the Iowa 80 provides parking for 800 rigs and offers a variety of perks and amenities such as a dentist office, dog wash, barbershop, the Super Truck Showroom with a variety … Read More
There are a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to starting a trucking company and it is easy to become overwhelmed with the process and lose sight of how to be successful. One of the first things you need to before even starting your trucking business is ensuring that the freight will be … Read More
The trucking industry is full of change. Driving some of this evolution are new technological advancements that are spreading through the trucking industry. The expansion of mobile devices are pushing this change and it is time for trucking companies to adapt to these new realities or else risk falling behind and losing their competitive edge. … Read More
With the truck driver shortage plaguing the trucking industry, it is now more important than ever for trucking companies to find creative ways to attract new drivers to the profession. Increasingly less young adults want to take on the demand of being a long-haul truck driver. With relatively low pay of around $38,000 a year … Read More
For owner-operators of a trucking company, keeping up to date with proper maintenance techniques is essential to staying competitive and extending the life of your truck. The truck is what makes you the money and it should be treated with the utmost care if you want to run a stable and successful trucking business. In … Read More
Trucking insurance premiums are often the third largest expense for trucking companies after buying or leasing trucks and paying for fuel. Even with a sound insurance policy from a reliable provider, premiums will continue to increase from year to year. For trucking companies these rising costs can be difficult to manage and it is important … Read More
When starting a trucking company it is important to consider all of the initial and ongoing expenses that will be involved. There are two main types of expenses: fixed and variable. Fixed expenses are always the same and are paid regularly. Variable expenses are subject to change and can arise at different times. For a … Read More
It can be difficult for long-haul truck drivers to maintain a healthy diet. With tight time constraints and long hours on the road, truck drivers usually resort to getting cheap fast food from roadside stops or turnpike service plazas. While these eating habits are easy on the wallet, they encourage unhealthy choices which not only … Read More
According to the American Trucking Associations’ U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2025, the American trucking industry will continue to grow at an impressive rate over the next 10 years. Despite continuing driver shortages and national infrastructure issues, the ATA’s chief economists have determined from their research that the increasing demand for transporting goods will keep … Read More
The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar has become involved in its third lawsuit this summer regarding defects in their MaxxForce Advanced EGR diesel engines. This lawsuit is the first federal class-action filed against Navistar and was pushed forward by the Washington-California based trucking company Par 4 Transportation. Par 4 hopes to make Navistar provide compensation … Read More
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