There is a cyclical element to the conditions required in order to make a profit in trucking. Rates climb when there is a lot of freight, and truckers buy more trucks to seize the opportunity. However, at some point, freight levels drop and there are too many trucks available to transport it. It is at…
DetailsBecoming a truck driver is definitely a hot career option for many people. Regardless of the skyrocketing gas prices, many people are led to believe that becoming a truck driver can be extremely lucrative. According to The American Trucking Association, as of 2021, there was a historic shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the U.S.…
DetailsSome of the nation’s largest freight transporters train hundreds of aspiring truck drivers each year. The training programs, however, frequently fall short of delivering on their promises of higher wages and better working conditions. A driver’s ability to obtain new employment is further hampered if he or she quits their job early and is not…
DetailsSure, if you’re asked to explain the trucking sector, you’ll probably be able to provide the following information: It entails enormous trucks and a large number of workers going long distances to transport massive loads from A to B. However, there is a lot more to the freight industry than you may imagine. Truck drivers…
DetailsThe trucking industry can be exciting and lucrative if you decide to become an owner-operator. However, like anything else that’s truly worthwhile, it’s never really that cut and dry. Making the transition from employee to owner-operator is an exciting stage in your trucking career. The possibility to be your own boss, earn more money, choose…
DetailsAverage regular-grade gasoline prices have risen by a whopping 79 cents in the last two weeks, to an all-time high of $4.43 per gallon in the United States. In some parts of the country, it’s even higher than that. Fuel prices have risen by $1.18 per gallon over the course of two weeks alone. Many…
DetailsIn the field of self-driving trucks, a lot has happened recently. More companies have developed, technology is being tried, legislation is being examined, and the day when driverless trucks will be commonplace on the road is rapidly approaching. Many in the industry are enthusiastic about this technology since it will assist with productivity, fuel efficiency,…
DetailsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has regulations on the number of hours commercial drivers can operate a vehicle for work per day. These are known by FMCSA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as the Hours of Service rules. Today we are going to look at what these regulations are and why they…
DetailsSince truckers are delivering on deadlines they want to use the most direct route possible. But these direct routes often involve toll roads. Today we are going to talk about how tolls affect truckers and how to help plan for them. What Are Tolls For? Toll roads are normally heavily trafficked ones. Tolls are done…
DetailsTrucking is unlike any other profession. Many don’t even consider it a profession but a full blown lifestyle. Today we are discussing all the things I wish I knew before becoming a long haul trucker. This is Not a 9 to 5 Job This may seem obvious but nothing really prepares you for the switch…
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