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June 18, 2013
When Ice Road Truckers comes back to the History Channel on Sunday for its seventh season premiere, it won’t be the only trucking show on television. In addition to the well-known Ice Road Truckers — where the travails of freight haulers navigating the treacherous Manitoba roads are chronicled – Showtime is developing a scripted drama [...]
June 13, 2013
Cargo thefts from U.S. freight haulers declined in the beginning of 2013 from late last year, but the problem still troubles truckers across the country. Between February and April, there were 176 cargo thefts, according to logistics security services provider FreightWatch International. On average, thieves stole $120,990 worth of freight. The most targeted states were [...]
June 11, 2013
The issue is nothing new, but freight companies are still having a hard time finding qualified drivers. New regulations mean fewer drivers meet necessary legal standards — leaving hiring managers with major headaches – while some potential drivers stay away because of the demands associated with a trucking lifestyle. The challenges have led to severe [...]
June 5, 2013
Starting in July, Vermont truckers can expect to feel some pain at the pump. The price of diesel is expected to rise 2 cents per gallon in the summer of 2013 and then by another cent in July 2014 as a result of a new state fuel tax. The price hike was part of an [...]
June 3, 2013
When most people decide to start out in trucking they don’t have big piles of cash sitting around to pay for training and other up-front costs. That can be problematic because in order to be on the road, you need to have the proper certification. Truck driving school tuition and fees range from $1,500 to [...]
May 30, 2013
Seen any of these headlines lately? Suspect charged in theft of $25,000 worth of diesel fuel over two years Four in custody after Tunbridge Wells fuel theft $1,000 reward now offered as officials investigate theft of $10,000 worth of diesel fuel Those were just a few of the stories that came out in the past [...]
May 28, 2013
A raft of new, controversial rules governing the trucking industry has gone into effect, causing mixed reactions among industry executives and leaders. The regulations are part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) effort to improve its relatively new Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, which aims to prevent crashes and other safety problems by [...]
May 24, 2013
With rising diesel fuel prices causing pain at the pump and worries about global warming dominating media headlines, an alternative has started to gain traction in the trucking industry: natural gas. Manufacturers such as Cummins have started to distribute truck engines that run on natural gas, instead of diesel, to buyers looking to cut costs [...]
May 22, 2013
One of the biggest challenges for weary truck drivers on the road is finding a parking spot off the highway to pull over and get some much-needed rest. However, help may be on the way for drivers in the Midwest. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and the U.S. Department of Transportation are testing a [...]
May 16, 2013
In light of recent trucking industry news, many trucking companies have started to question their fuel discounts and rebate programs. Tracking your fuel consumption closely is a smart way to monitor costs and savings, as well as protect against fraud. With so many different types of discount programs, it can be confusing to know exactly [...]
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