The trucking industry is the backbone of America. There are over 800,000 professional truckers in this country, crisscrossing our roads every day delivering $700 billion in goods. When thinking of starting your own trucking business there are quite a few choices. Having Sole Proprietorship over the company means one person…
Both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate voted to move forward with the United States Mexico Canada Agreement. Formally signed into law by President Trump, this new agreement replaces the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement. To go along with most of what NAFTA had to offer,…
The Timken Company has launched a set of videos giving automotive training and advice to those working on commercial vehicles. Timken is a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products operating out of 35 countries. The video below discusses the different types of wheel end systems, how to…
Expediter Services is once again hosting the Success in Trucking Expo June 5-6 and for the second year in a row, it will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Complex. The personal and hands-on program format is structured to share industry knowledge and experience to all who attend looking…
The Timken Company has launched a set of videos giving automotive training and advice to those working on commercial vehicles. Timken is a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products operating out of 35 countries. The video below helps identify worn wheel hub bearings. Symptoms of Worn Commercial…
Students at Monroe High School in Albany, Georgia got to spend some time learning about the trucking industry with a trucker from Estes Trucking. Hernando Waters has been a driver for 24 years and has driven 1 million accident-free miles. Waters informed the students about safety behind the wheel of…
Sure, learning about all the rules and regulations truck drivers need to know is important, but there are things out there that only experienced truckers know and can share with the new truckers. It has been known that dispatch isn’t always clear with their instructions. You may hear about the…
Among the 100 recipients, Schneider was the only company in the transportation and logistics industry to be awarded the 2020 BIG Innovation Award. Given by the Business Intelligence Group, these awards recognize leaders, products, and companies that are bringing new, innovative ideas to life. The award has recognized Schnieder’s advancements…
The St. Christopher Truckers Fund is in place to help truckers in need. The Fund got its start in 2008 and has since paid over $3 million in bills for truckers who need financial assistance during times of medical crisis. For Misty and Tony Justice out of Knoxville, Tennessee, the…
Beginning January 6, pre-employment queries and registrations were a federal requirement for new truck drivers through the FMCSA’s Clearinghouse. When it was first online and available to use the amount of registrations and requests crashed the site making it so companies had to manually check new driver backgrounds. The Federal…