In Atlanta, Georgia, Averitt Express has opened a new distribution and fulfillment center. Coming in at almost 140,000 square feet, this new space was built to manage freight and inventory. This new facility will accompany the other two locations in the area and is part of their distribution and fulfillment…
The Booster Stadium in Ocala, Florida now comes equipped with a CDL driving pad thanks to the Marion County School District and local businesses. 15 months ago the school district collaborated with Marion Technical College and launched a CDL program, trying to fill the trucker shortage in their area. This…
Each month, TMC Transportation chooses a driver trainer who demonstrates the excellent qualities TMC is looking for in a trainer. The trainer recognized each month is chosen based on their safety record and safety performance when working with new drivers. For the month of October (2019), TMC named Bill Crane…
Sleep apnea affects around 4% of the general population, but when it comes to truck drivers it affects about 35% of them. There are three types of sleep apnea, central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA is the type of sleep apnea…
Samantha Johnson, of Cumberland International Trucks, has been given the title of Women In Trucking’s 2020 January Member of the Month. Johnson grew up in the construction industry and ended up at Cumberland International Trucks in 2015. In August of 2019, she was promoted to service manager and provides a…
The federally regulated max load for trucks, including cargo, is 80,000 pounds. So, depending on what type of trailer you are pulling, your loads are going to vary in weight. Dry vans can hold between 44,000 to 45,000 pounds and flatbed trailers can hold up to 48,000 pounds. Knowing how…
So, what are the main causes of trucker turnover in this industry? For one, it’s a lonely job. Being on the road, by yourself, can be something that turns people away from trucking. Health is another issue that makes people question being a truck driver. There a more unhealthy food…
NFI, a supply chain solutions provider out of New Jersey, has acquired G&P Trucking Company, Inc., out of South Carolina. This acquisition will expand NFI’s footprint in the southeast. It will be adding 370 tractors and 3,000 trailers to NFI’s asset-based transportation fleet. Through the ports in Savannah, Norfolk, and…
The area just off Exit 157 on Interstate 70 in Hays, Kansas, is going to be turned into a $40 million travel plaza. The full project will be located on a highway bypass and will include restaurants, an RV park, shops, a hotel, and a fully outfitted travel plaza. For…
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are working on a fee-based program that further pushes trucking companies to become zero-emission. The proposed fee is $10 per loaded 20-foot equivalent unit or $20 per load at 40-foot equivalent unit. Vehicles running zero-emission and Low-NOx would be exempt from the…