COVID-19 has got us all looking at things a little bit differently, how we eat, where we go, how we shop, and many other ‘normal’ things. Truckers were already having a hard time finding food and open rest areas throughout this pandemic, but with things opening back up again, not…
I know there are a lot of fleets out there ready to get back on the road after this COVID-19 stuff calms down, but just rolling out of the yard may not be a good idea. Getting back on the road shouldn’t be a quick thing, you should be ready…
Unfortunately, the transportation industry is one of the top industries out there lately that is targeted by hackers. The current health crisis is not helping the situation either, it’s helping lead the path for hackers to find ways into your systems. There are some things your company can do to…
Garmin International Inc. has announced a new set of oversized navigation systems built for trucks. The dēzl series offers a 7, 8, or 10-inch screen size that can flip from portrait to landscape mode. The easy-to-read touchscreens have the most up-to-date and advanced software to get you where you need…
The American Trucking Associations has released the newest results of its Driver Compensation Study. The last study was done in 2017, and when compared to the data from 2019, shows an average driver pay increase of $6,000, including bonuses. Some of the fleets who responded to the study reported that…
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a lot of automobile manufacturing plants shut down, and with a decrease in cars on dealership lots, leaves auto haulers with nothing to haul. Now, those manufacturers are coming back online and auto haulers will be running again. Auto haulers have a very small niche for…
According to the American Trucking Associations, the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 12.2%. In March, there was a small increase of 0.4% so this was quite the decline. This historic drop is no doubt a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting everyone in the country, especially those in the trucking…
Advanced Training Systems is doing its part to get new truckers out on the road to fill the gap. The supply chain has been ambushed by COVID-19, and a lack of new truck drivers is making it difficult for companies to fill their empty trucks. So, to the entire commercial…
There is a shift going on out there in the trucking industry that is affecting the way truck drivers are getting hired. With the closure of driving schools and agencies where you can get a driver’s license, trucking companies are focusing more on experienced drivers. Recent data has shown that…
Instructional Technologies is now offering a free online course for truckers titled: COVID-19: What Drivers Need To Know. If you are already a student of ITI this free course is available in your Sentix LMS, otherwise, there is a free video to all truckers at the link below. The course…