FreightWaves, a supply chain analytics firm, believes the trucking industry is undergoing a transformation driven by market shifts, geopolitical factors, and changing consumer behavior. In November, FreightWaves officially declared the end of the Great Trucking Recession. CEO Craig Fuller, citing data from the SONAR database, confirmed the reversal of negative trends. Derek Leathers, president and […]
The trucking industry spends millions of dollars annually on technologies aimed at increasing road safety. These are ideas that are better and worse, those that work well in practice and those that do not meet all expectations. But do the ladies and gentlemen who are responsible for their actual use have one definite technological favorite? […]
Whenever the topic of speed limiters for trucks comes up in online trucking forums, it stirs up a lot of controversy. This happens because it is a complex issue, arousing emotions on both sides. But first, a few words of explanation for those not very interested in motor vehicles and for whom the term “speed […]
In mid-May, the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. In everyday language, the regulations regarding marijuana use will be “loosened” to some extent. Fortunately for all drug users, during last week’s House hearing […]
The transportation industry relies heavily on management and maintenance software that is often outdated in terms of security. These programs, while crucial for managing trucking companies, may lack the advanced security features that are essential today. This gap exposes trucking companies to cyberattacks, which pose a serious threat to the security of data such as […]
The holiday season in the USA is a time that both residents of this country and tourists from all over the world are waiting for. For many Americans, Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May, marks the unofficial start of summer and the summer travel season. The unofficial summer season lasts until Labor […]
Self-driving, driverless, autonomous trucks were until recently considered something out of science fiction. However, after years of investment, development work, and testing in parking lots and on roads, this new reality is no longer on the horizon, but within reach. The best technology specialists, truck manufacturers, and the largest transportation companies are currently working to […]
You’re right, not many of us, seeing a truck on the road, wonder if it was bought for cash, maybe taken out on installments, or maybe leased? The answer may come as a surprise, but almost half of commercial vehicles in private trucking companies are leased. According to the 2023 National Private Truck Council Industry […]
From time to time, unfortunately with increasing frequency in recent months, we receive tragic news that a driver had a heart attack while driving, or that he showed no signs of life for several hours and was found in the sleeping cabin of a truck at a truck stop, or that after work with chest […]
Despite the efforts of many government agencies, problems with the shortage of professional truck drivers still exist. Therefore, the FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is proposing a number of changes aimed at “increasing flexibility” for State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) and certain facilitations for people applying for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). According to […]
