The pandemic is ushering a new normal for truckers. Read on to find out more about how the COVID-19 situation is impacting the trucking industry. With the coronavirus pandemic spreading farther over the last couple of weeks, consumers have had to change their habits. More people are ordering essential products and services online. But [...]
What’s the first thing that pops to mind when you think about success in the trucking business? If you are thinking of finding profitable loads to haul and exceeding your capacity, then you are not alone. The success of many owner-operators and trucking businesses does hinge on finding loads and maintaining the loyalty of [...]
On January 9, 2016, the Wall Street Journal featured Jurgen Henn’s video recordings after he recorded the 100th time a truck had struck a low bridge in Durham, North Carolina. The railroad bridge over Gregson Street, now undergoing an upgrade to lift it up higher, has for decades risen up to a mere 11 [...]
Trucking company bankruptcies in 2019 hit a startling new high, a big problem that saw some of the largest trucking companies go out of business. Close to a staggering 800 trucking companies went out of business in 2019 alone. Trucking company bankruptcies saw big players such as New England Motor Freight (NEMF), Falcon Transport, Carney [...]
It is a great time to choose a trucking career and become a highly-paid truck driver. As the global economy and e-commerce continue to thrive, truck driver jobs are on the upswing. From the U.S. to India to Europe, there is a massive demand for CDL drivers. The American Trucking Association (ATA) also forecasts a [...]
Are you a truck driver and have always had a nagging thought at the back of your mind that you’re missing out on more high-paying truck driving jobs? (Or) Are you a freight owner or carrier who wants to be able to have skilled drivers ready to fulfill trucking jobs, urgent or otherwise? If you [...]
Truck driving offers plenty of opportunities for career growth, to the point that it can overshadow most white-collar jobs. You need not look further than the numerous people who have since transitioned from a white-collar career to a blue-collar one, with a career as a truck driver as one of the most viable. Truck drivers, [...]
Before looking at the outlook in the trucking industry, let’s take a glance at the importance of the trucking industry and its validity as a career choice. What Is The Demand For Truck Drivers In The Trucking Industry? Thinking of pursuing a career in the trucking industry as a big rig driver? Now is the [...]
