Cargo Theft Continues To Rise
Surveys show cargo theft was higher this September than in July and August, continuing the trend of increasing incidents. At the end of July, we published an article about the
Survey Shows Drivers And Carriers Don’t Agree On Industry Issues
While issues like the economy and parking are shared issues, that’s where similarities end. A recent American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) survey revealed what drivers feel are key issues in
CVSA International Roadcheck Puts Drivers Out Of Service
An event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has left thousands of drivers and vehicles out of service. Commercial vehicle enforcement personnel across the US, Canada, and Mexico conducted
East-Coast Port Strike Imminent
Union workers are planning a massive East Coast port strike on October 1st. If their demands are not met, it could severely damage trade and commerce flowing out of the
Volvo Expanding the Range of Battery-Powered Truck
Volvo continues to advance its battery technology, expanding the range of its trucks to run significantly longer off of a single battery charge. Volvo has recently claimed that they will
Diesel Prices Dropping for the Last Eight Weeks
Diesel prices have dropped to a national average of $3.625 per gallon, showing an ongoing decrease in the fuel’s cost. Prices continue to slowly and steadily fall for the trucking
Survey Shows Most Americans Can’t Point Out a Semi’s Blind Spots
A recent study shows what most of us already know: most drivers have no idea where semi-drivers blind spots are. The folks from “FinditParts” surveyed one thousand Americans regarding what
Cargo Theft On the Rise
Cargo theft in the second quarter of this year is less than the first, but it remains a serious issue for the trucking industry. According to CargoNet, a company specializing
Autonomous Semis to Begin Hauling in 2024
For years, self-driving vehicles were only found in sci-fi novels and the imagination. The idea of cruising on autopilot while you read emails or enjoy the scenery seemed like a
New Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Plan Enters Final Phase
On March 29th, the Biden-Harris administration and the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled the final version of a new plan. This new plan is the final version of the “Greenhouse Gas