Holiday weekends are the time when thieves take advantage of the many unattended trucks and warehouses out there. CargoNet has taken data regarding theft trends over Labor Day weekends from 2013 to 2018 and came up with some figures. The most thefts occurred in California, Texas, and New Jersey. The…
There is an app out there, for truckers, that makes business a one-stop shop. In this industry there is a lot of paperwork, some empty miles, and too many hours waiting to get paid. One of the fastest growing businesses to solve all of these issues is Convoy. Its beginning…
A concern about small moves and ELD violations came up during FMCSA’s public listening session at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Since the ELDs became a mandate, there have been a lot of truck drivers out there who are getting violations for moving their trucks short distances for…
These days, there are quite a few employers out there who are concerned about the health of their employees and are promoting wellness in their business. This is taking place within the trucking company and it is a good thing for drivers. In a business that needs to move fast…
Heartland Express, out of Iowa, has purchased Millis Transfer, out of Wisconsin, for approximately $150 million. Millis got its start as a small beer distributor and has now become a very successful trucking company in the Upper Midwest. It also has facilities all over the United States and runs a…
Transco, a McLane Subsidary, is exempt from following the 30-minute mandatory break rule set down by the federal government. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted this exemption because Transco has shown evidence that their drivers already have safe driving habits. Apparently, Transco’s long haul drivers already take…
With the FMCSA’s proposed changes to the current hours of service rules comes new suggestions from truck drivers. During the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set up a public listening session where truckers could voice their concerns about the HOS changes. Drivers are…
Christopher Martin, a trucker from Pocatello, Idaho, has won $100,000 from a scratch lottery ticket. The winning ticket was the grand prize in the Cash Renovation game and purchased at the Common Cents store. Martin is very thankful for this win because his truck is in need of many expensive…
In the trucking industry, drivers spend a lot of time on the road, it’s the job and the lifestyle. Companies and drivers have their regulations and rules, but there is also a code out there that truckers live by. It’s an unspoken set of rules that must be followed. Here…
During the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, the top four finalists for the ‘Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award were named. This award is presented to America’s top military veteran who is new to the trucking industry and has made a successful transition from active duty into a…