trucking industry

Highway Patrol in Indianapolis are Helping Truckers

State troopers out on patrol Tuesday morning were looking for distracted drivers and anyone committing driving violations. They were also using this time to hand out tickets to those who make it difficult for truck drivers to stop. Large trucks can not stop instantly and the highway patrol was out…




Small Carriers Feeling Pinch Over Diesel Tax Increase

On July 1, twelve states increased the tax rate on diesel. The largest rate hikes were in Ohio and Illinois. This region has some pretty heavy truck traffic which would lead to larger fuel bills for trucking companies. The smaller carriers are getting hit harder then the larger ones because…


75 Supply Chain Companies Recognized for Sustainable Efforts

The editors at Inbound Logistics have put together a list of 75 companies who promote and maintain sustainability in supply chain operations. The list includes Averitt Express, CT Logistics, FedEx, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Maersk, and Ryder System. View the list here.


Supply Chain of the Future at Groceryshop

With its launch last year, Groceryshop is the leading event for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and grocery. Along with the ever popular customer-facing technologies, supply chain technologies and modern logistics will be a main focus point at this years conference. Opening Groceryshop this year will be a track on deliver…


Nokian Tyres Making Tires for Commercial Use.

In Dayton, Tenn., Nokian Tyres is on course to start producing commercial use tires in early 2020. The Nokian eNTYRE 2.0 sized 205/55R16 was its first test tire produced. During the remainder of this year, the factory will produce thousands more to be calibrated and tested. The Finland based company…


Women Exposed to Non-Traditional Jobs Including Commercial Driving

In a collaboration between the Tallahassee Community College (TCC) and the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, dozens of women showed up for ‘Ladies Night’. The event, located at the TCC, showcased the technical programs offered there, exposing the women who attended to jobs normally aimed at men. Some of…


Taking Care of Your Drivers

With so many stress-causing factors in the world, companies should remember to take care of their driver’s needs by keeping them healthy and happy. Driving large, heavy trucks can be a very daunting task when you think of all the things that can go wrong out there. Some of these…