In trucking, everything is all about the bottom line. Arguably, what affects the bottom line the most is fuel consumption.
Fleet managers and owner-operators alike try to maximize fuel efficiency in a number of different […]
In trucking, everything is all about the bottom line. Arguably, what affects the bottom line the most is fuel consumption.
Fleet managers and owner-operators alike try to maximize fuel efficiency in a number of different […]
When people think of truckers, they imagine someone who isn’t very active. After all, the nature of truck driving can lead to a sedentary lifestyle.
It’s easy to see that life on the road doesn’t […]
The trucking industry, like many others, is dominated by large companies. In the industry, these companies are known as mega carriers.
If you’re a trucker, then there’s a good chance you work or have worked […]
As everyone in the trucking industry knows, truckers are essential to the economy. They are the country’s lifeblood as they move goods and medicines nationwide.
After all, it’s estimated that trucks move $10.4 trillion worth […]
Winter is on its way in the Pacific Northwest! As we head into the winter months, drivers need to make sure they are ready for the difficult driving conditions, particularly on the mountain passes. […]
Drivers need to make sure they are carrying a safe load. Improperly positioned freight can result loss of life, damage to vehicle, a crash, issuance of citations/fines to driver/carrier company, and out of service […]
In the trucking industry, all DOT medical examinations must be performed by a medical professional listed in the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (CME). Any commercial driver with an expired medical certificate must […]
Hours of Service Regulations have been around in some form since 1938. Presently, they have not changed since 2015 with the suspension of the new requirements around the 34-hour restart. We are now less […]
Apple and pear season is kicking off, and numerous forecasts for the 2017 Washington season have come up. The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is calling for 130.9 million standard 40-pound boxes of […]
So far, 2017 has been an interesting ride in the trucking industry. Many early indicators believed that there would be growth in the sector for 2017. So, how has that panned out for the […]