Currently, Hispanics make up around 18% of the U.S. population, making it the second-largest ethnic group in the country. With the trucking industry a scaled-down and mirrored version of America’s diversity, Hispanics make up 12% of the trucker population. Bringing more Hispanics into the trucking workforce is essential in filling…
For the past few years, Amazon has been using branded trailers attached to tractors belonging to other companies or independent drivers. Now, it looks like they are branding tractors and rolling out a fleet of their own. It’s unknown how many they are having built, but Kenworth and Volvo are…
Inbound Logistics has named its Top 100 Truckers of 2019. These carriers are chosen based on the results of surveys, questionnaires, research, and word of mouth. They offer diverse skills to match the demanding needs of shippers. Click the link below to view the full list. Here is a small…
Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS), a leading carrier in Mexico, is planning on expanding its operations to and from the U.S. by using Fr8Hub’s digital cross-border freight service. Also, by adding to Fr8Hub’s carrier network, their fleet will be available to match with other loads around Mexico. With this new software,…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Mack Trucks is showing its support. At its World Headquarters in Greensboro, N.C., they have a pink Mack Anthem truck on display. Nicknamed the “Pink Lady” by employees, Mack made this one-of-a-kind truck to increase awareness of this annual campaign and one of…
There seems to be a trend going around these days where cities are banning trucks from parking in residential neighborhoods. In some extreme cases, trucks are being banned from parking anywhere in the city and must use designated truck parking only. In Richmond, Indiana, the Common Council voted 8-1 against…
During the ATA Management Conference & Exhibit, Mack trucks announced that it will continue its support of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Workforce Heroes program. This includes the donation of a Mack Anthem 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper model with a unique camouflage-styled wrap. The truck has visited 9 locations across…
Joliet Junior College has received a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration totaling almost $170,000. This money will be used towards its Driving America: One Veteran at a Time CDL Training program. The program assists current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses to…
The trucking industry’s research institute, the American Transportation Research Institute, has released its annual Top Industry Issues report. For the third year in a row, driver shortage tops the list of the top ten critical issues facing the trucking industry. The results of this survey came from over 2,000 responses…
The Mike Russell Trucking Image award honors those in the industry who have helped advocate for a positive image in trucking. Each year it is given to one fleet executive, one state trucking association, one motor carrier, and one professional truck driver. This year the award was given to Covenant…