Until mid-February 2024, the weather was exceptionally kind to truck drivers, especially in the Midwestern states of the USA. There was little snow and frost, and if there were any, they only lasted a few days before the weather returned to above-zero temperatures. However, this could change at any moment. The FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier […]
Let’s imagine 436,000 trucks, bumper to bumper, idling on a congested highway for an entire year. This is the cumulative wasted time experienced by all American truck drivers who have to spend hours in traffic jams throughout the year. Drivers, and especially trucking companies, should consider bypassing congested road sections, if possible and, of course, […]
This article, inspired by a recent CCJ Magazine article titled “Rare program helps wheelchair users get a CDL,” highlights the possibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users, to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and pursue a career in trucking. The article emphasizes that while challenging, it is achievable through specialized training programs and […]
Every day that a company truck sits empty in the parking lot is a day the company loses money. There are two reasons for this: either a lack of cargo, or a more complex problem: a shortage of drivers. Hopefully, with the upcoming new administration, there will be some deregulation, but as of today, constantly […]
With each passing year, we are closer to a revolution in transportation. What once seemed so distant and unrealistic is just around the corner. As early as 2025, we can expect that autonomous trucks will become a common sight on our roads, completely changing the face of logistics. Plus, a company specializing in technologies used […]
After difficult times for road transport, there is a light in the tunnel at the beginning of this year. Entering 2025, after nearly three years of recession, the transport business market began to show signs of stabilization. While profits across the sector remain low, Susquehanna’s chief analyst Bascome Major sees reasons for optimism, claiming the […]
