The Guardian of the Highway: How One Trucker’s Quick Thinking Saved a Life in South Carolina In the transportation industry, we often say that professional truck drivers are the eyes and ears of America. Spending long hours behind the wheel, truckers see things the average person rarely notices. Sometimes, a routine haul transforms into a […]
The High Cost of Diesel: A Battle for Survival With diesel prices remaining stubbornly high, the fight for every drop of fuel has become a grueling battle for business survival and profitability. As industry advisors, we frequently hear two questions from fleet owners: “How long will these prices stay this high?” and “How many miles […]
The Double-Hit Facing US Carriers The US transportation industry is currently navigating a perfect storm. Carriers are being struck by a powerful ‘double-hit’: on one side, astronomical court judgments known as “nuclear verdicts,” and on the other, skyrocketing insurance premiums. Experts at the recent ACT Expo in Las Vegas made one thing clear: without advanced […]
The Double Burden: Rising Diesel Prices and Cold Chain Realities The beginning of the year has not been kind to carriers. Diesel prices have surged by nearly $2 per gallon compared to January, reaching a national average of $5.35 by late April. While recent weeks have seen a slight correction of about 30 cents, operational […]
Marijuana Reclassification vs. CDL Law: Why the Rules Aren’t Changing for Drivers The recent headlines regarding the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moving to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III have sparked a lot of conversation across the country. In the trucking industry, many are asking: Is this a “green light” for commercial drivers? The short […]
The Rising Threat: Why Digital Verification Is No Longer Enough In the high-stakes world of transportation, digital data is no longer the ironclad shield it once was. As scammers become more sophisticated, the industry is seeing a staggering 1,500% increase in strategic thefts since 2021. Identity fraud attempts in logistics have also surged by over […]
The “60 Minutes” Investigation: A Wake-Up Call for the Trucking Industry In the transportation industry, trust takes years to build but can be shattered in a single second. Recently, the American public was captivated by a hard-hitting investigation on CBS’s 60 Minutes titled “Risk on the Road.” This report strikes at the very core of […]
The Road Safety Paradox of 2025: Why Fatalities Are Falling as Technology Takes the Wheel Recent data regarding road safety presents a fascinating paradox. In 2025, the total number of road collisions rose by 4.53%, yet the number of tragic, fatal accidents has seen a significant decline. According to the “2026 Road Safety Report” by […]
Women in Transport: Driving Change and Overcoming the Safety Barrier The month of March in the business calendar is not just a time for spring cleaning; it is primarily a month dedicated to women. In the transportation industry—a sector that for decades was viewed as a bastion of masculinity—this symbolism is now taking on real-world […]
A Critical Warning for the Trucking Industry At All About Trucks, we have always prioritized order and safety within the transportation sector. That is why we are highlighting the latest urgent warning from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The agency has made its stance crystal clear: USDOT identification numbers and Operating Authority (MC) […]
