In the cargo hauling industry, sometimes bad things happen. One wrong move and a truck full of marbles could be strewn across the highway turning the situation into something straight out of a cartoon. Fortunately, most truck spills don’t end in tragedy, they just leave large messes that stop traffic…
There is a lot of talk out there about artificial intelligence taking humans out of this industry. Mike Capps, chief executive of Diveplane and former president of Epic Games, gives us a list of ways AI is supporting the trucking industry and helping further its growth. There is such a…
Police escorted 70 trucks around Fargo, North Dakota last Saturday for their annual eighteen-mile-drive for Special Olympics. Along with the convoy, there was also a silent auction, live music, and food. This truck convoy is a way for the trucking industry, law enforcement and anyone else who supports the Special…
The North American Commercial Vehicles Show, in Atlanta, has announced that it will be offering more education sessions during the event. All of the Solutions Theater’s sessions will be free to those who are registered attendees. These sessions will have the industry leaders discussing challenges and opportunities going on in…
Who doesn’t love the rumble of a big truck? Or trying to guess what they are hauling? Also, find me one kid who isn’t captivated by them. Many people are fascinated by their size but may not know all the fun facts about them. Here is a short list of…
Hosted by the Fresno State Craig School of Business, the 30th annual California Family Business Awards has given one of its nine awards to Young’s Commercial Transfer out of Porterville, California. This 84 year old business was one of nearly one hundred businesses nominated for this award. The nine winners…
Fatigue for truckers can lead to serious problems and is unfortunately a common issue when driving a long-haul. Driver-facing cameras are being installed to help see signs of fatigue, but without some type of alert system the cameras don’t do much good. Smartcap, a startup that predicts fatigue, alerts the…
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…
In order to bring attention to the downward direction British Columbia’s forestry industry is going, around 200 logging trucks rolled into Vancouver to make their voices heard. They called for the price of stumpage fees to be cut. In recent months, the cost of doing business due to these fees…
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)…