TruckPark Inc. has announced its partnership with StoreMyTruck.com, providing access to more than 40 reservable and secure locations around the country. With this partnership, they are planning on adding over 10,000 new truck parking spaces to their app. The company’s goal is to make it easier for truck drivers to…
Fuel is a huge expense in the trucking industry, second to labor costs. Since it is 20% of the total operating cost of a budget, saving on fuel is incredibly important to any fleet or truck owner. Here are 9 ways for you to improve the fuel economy of your…
Dealers of used trucks are reporting that their inventories are going up and the prices have gone down. Used truck prices went down very slightly in August, the first decline since January 2018. This information comes from ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks Report. This…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded $77.3 million for truck safety. The money will go to states and educational institutions to further improve commercial vehicle safety and will be split up to improve different areas. $43.3 million will enhance commercial vehicle safety effort…
If you have a truck and live in New York and want to upgrade your old diesel truck for a more environmentally friendly one, now is the time. New York state has made $20 million available for you to do just that. The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)…
Unfortunately there are a lot of traffic fatalities every year and a percentage of them are truck drivers. The highest rated state for trucker fatalities is North Dakota due to the oil boom it has experienced, along with its wide open spaces, high winds, blowing snow, and slippery roads. Coming…
When shippers take the driver’s concerns and time into consideration, it’s easy to choose them to do business with. It’s as simple as providing a bathroom or a lounge for drivers. Transportation management systems are also a good way to further improve the relationship between the driver and shipper. If…
Truckers Against Trafficking’s Freedom Drivers Project is a mobile exhibit that educates people in the trucking industry and the general public about sex trafficking and how to identify and prevent it. The interior of the trailer exhibits artifacts from actual cases, a theatre station, and a lot of information on…
Everyone stresses out about something. As a truck driver there are many factors that can cause us stress, like being away from home, missing our families, traffic, and many other things. Here are some ways to help reduce stress in our industry: Stop, move, and stretch. Even if you can’t…
Navistar, a leading producer of commercial vehicles will be investing $250 million into a new manufacturing plant in Texas. This investment will bring around 600 jobs to the San Antonio area. This benchmark facility will be one that builds Class 6-8 vehicles and complements its other facilities around the country….