During an award luncheon, U.S. Xpress was recognized for its commitment to veterans and their employment of them. The company’s specially designed tractors were mentioned as showing a very visible display of how much they appreciate veterans and all they have done for the country. They actively recruit veterans into…
Each month Women in Trucking Association (WIT) showcase one of their members who is succeeding in the trucking industry. For the month of July they have recognized Linda Caffee, an owner-operator team driver who is leased to Landstar Express America. With her interests in trucks starting at a young age,…
With the need for truckers in southeast Texas and a waiting list of people who seek qualified training, the Lamar Institute of Technology’s Truck Driving Academy has received some assistance. They have received $1.1 million in state funding to upgrade its equipment and facilities in order to admit more students…
Podcasts are a good way to add some entertainment to the long road ahead. Podcasts are audio programs, sort of like radio broadcasts, that you can download to your smart device and listen to free of charge. There are many different categories and themes of podcasts to choose from: news,…
By collecting data generated from how their operations run, trucking companies can free up capital and time, which aids in further improving their business. Telematics systems, and other forms of technology used to gather information, can help prevent recurring issues on trucks and show carriers information to further improve long…
Truck drivers are currently limited out on the road to how long they can drive each day. Currently, long-haul truckers get 11 hours of driving time to use within a 14-hour window. They must then have 10 consecutive off duty hours before they start over. With driver fatigue being a…
The Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019, is the newest legislation introduced that would set a speed limit on trucks. New commercial trucks that have a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or higher will be equipped with devices preventing it from going faster then 65 mph….
The Governor of Connecticut has announced that seven of the state-operated rest stops in Connecticut will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Senate Bill 713, to open these rest stops all day every day, has been well received by the trucking community. Whether traveling at night…
Convoy, a trucking software company, has announced it’s nationwide rollout of their newest program, Automated Reloads. By booking multiple loads at a time, this program helps carriers earn more money by eliminating empty loads. Empty miles bring in no money and the cost of fuel and other expenses makes them…
After dropping off as much frozen chicken a supermarket could safely store, Shaffer Trucking Company was wondering what they were going to do with the remaining 1,600 pounds of chicken they still had. The trucking company called the Hudson Police Department looking for suggestions and were overheard by a member…