Trucking is a challenging profession. Most people don’t really know much about it. In fact, most people are incoherent about what a day in the life of a trucker looks like. Truckers are the bloodline of our economy. Without them, there would be no products on shelves. Toilet paper, milk, bread, formula, and many other…
Because the interior of your truck is a reflection of you as a driver, it is in your best interest to keep it organized. Maintaining a clean truck is one of the most important aspects of being a professional driver. It allows you to give people a favorable impression of the trucking industry no matter…
As of 2021, the American Trucking Association predicts that there will be an 80,000-driver shortfall. More than 160,000 truck drivers could be needed by 2030 if the current shortage trend continues, according to industry experts. The pandemic, supply chain crisis, and growing truck driver shortage is causing major delays in deliveries. As a consumer and…
The dates for this year’s International Roadcheck have been set for May 17-19, and the focus will be on wheel ends, as stated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The International Roadcheck is an initiative for the inspection and enforcement of commercial motor vehicles. It lasts for three days and focuses primarily on high…
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…
Becoming 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.…
Some 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…
Sure, 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…
The 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…
Average 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…