Every month, distracted driving cuts short more than 275 lives on America’s roads. These aren’t unavoidable accidents they are entirely preventable tragedies. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we have a
Federal Excise Tax on Trucks Under Fire from Lawmakers, Industry
Trucking Industry Pushes Back Against Century-Old Levy Legislation aimed at repealing a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and trailers has been reintroduced in the
Trucking Industry Poised for Growth Despite Inflation Hurdles
Consumer Spending on Goods May Drive Sector Recovery. Rising costs in the travel and hospitality sectors may prompt consumers to shift their discretionary spending toward home goods, offering a potential
Trucking Industry Celebrates Victory as NYC Ends Congestion Toll
Tolls Aim to Reduce Traffic and Support Public Transit. Does the trucking industry have reason to celebrate? On February 19, the Trump administration ordered an end to New York City’s
Truckers Hesitate to Embrace Parking Apps, Study Reveals
A new federal study has revealed that truck drivers are hesitant to adopt app-based parking management platforms, despite increasing parking shortages along key interstate corridors. The reluctance to use these
Trucking Industry Calls on FMCSA to Eliminate Certification Label Rule
Trucking Industry Certification Stickers Are Expensive and Unneeded. Fleet managers have long struggled with the challenges posed by trailer rear-impact guard certification labels. Though small in size, these labels often
Revised BLS Data of Trucking Industry and Warehouse
The U.S. had significantly fewer workers in truck transportation than initially estimated, according to newly revised employment data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its February employment report, incorporating
Volvo and Waabi Collaborate to Shape the Future of Autonomous Trucking
Toronto-based Waabi, a company specializing in autonomous truck technology, announced on Tuesday a strategic collaboration with Volvo Autonomous Solutions. This partnership focuses on the joint development and deployment of self-driving
Should You Become an Owner Operator?
The eternal dilemma in the trucking industry is Leasing vs. Owning a truck for Business Success. A truck as a basic toll of the trucking industry can represent a significant
The Impact of Weather Conditions on Trucking Industry
Weather conditions significantly impact the US trucking industry, influencing safety, efficiency, and operating costs. Here’s a detailed breakdown of these effects: Safety Concerns Snow and Ice– winter weather creates slippery