In 2019, the Port of Savannah moved 4.6 million 20-foot containers which is a 5.6 percent increase from 2018. They also handled more than 650,000 trucks, cars, and tractors in 2019 which is a two percent increase from the previous year. Last year, the total amount of tons transported across…
To all truck drivers around Graves County, Kentucky, it would be a good idea to update your GPS systems. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), there is some new signage at the Interstate 69 Mayfield Ext 21 to help reduce the number of wayward trucks. KYTC is hoping this…
P.A.M. Transportation Services is looking to buy the Laredo, Texas terminal from Celadon Group for $19.8 million. P.A.M. signed a purchase agreement last Wednesday and the deal could be finalized by Friday. The terminal, built in 2016, has a 130,464-square-foot warehouse that is two stories including office and garage space….
Old Dominion Freight Line, out of Thomasville, North Carolina, is the Official Freight Carrier of Major League Baseball. They will drive the annual Spring Training send-off with MLB clubs around the country. This is their fourth year as Offical Freight Carrier of MLB and they will be delivering equipment 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…
WalletHub has put out a report naming 2020’s Best and Worst States to Drive in. Using 31 relevant metrics, a 100-point scale, and four key dimensions, WalletHub calculated an overall score for each state and determined where they belong on the list of Best to Worst. Iowa, Tennessee, and North…
Mack Trucks and NASCAR have signed a multi-year agreement to continue their partnership. Since 2016, Mack has been the “Official Hauler of NASCAR” providing the transportation solutions during race season. Mack will be providing a dedicated fleet of customized Mack Anthem 70-inch stand-up sleepers which will meet the needs of…
Doing pre-trip and post-trip inspections on your big rig is vital to your safety and the safety of those around you. Getting back on the road is important, but making sure you “kick your tires” could possibly save you from breaking down while out there on the road, saving you…
Tires can be a large expense on a fleet’s operating budget so a lot of companies out there decide to retread their tires, which is 35 percent cheaper than getting new tires. A major concern, and misconception, about retreading tires is that they are less safe than new tires. Airlines,…
For the third year in a row, XPO Logistics has been given the title of World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune Magazine. This title was given for the category of trucking, transportation, and logistics. XPO Logistics was selected among 1,500 companies in 52 industries. Click the link below to read…