Southern traffic spurs growing support for pay-to-use express lanes
While trucks will not be eligible for these lanes under the proposal of Governor Bill Lee (TN-R), advocates are claiming that the lanes will be of benefit to everyone, including those who are on the main stretch of freeway.
The mass adoption of autonomous trucks could transform the trucking insurance industry
Autonomous trucks have the potential to reshape how we think about insurance in several ways.
Recreational marijuana is a complicated problem for drivers, and trucking fleets
Marijuana use can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time, which can increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
Distracted driving has serious consequences: so, stop it
Whether it be fiddling with a cell phone or the radio, eating, drinking, or talking… distracted driving accounts for any activity that draws your attention away from the road.
Volatile spot market is forcing owner-operators to struggle
Overall, small fleets and owner-operators may struggle to live off of the current spot market due to market volatility, competition, capacity imbalances, lack of bargaining power, and economic uncertainty.
Drivers beware: spring weather calls for safety preparation.
Extreme spring weather can present a number of challenges for drivers, particularly those who are driving long distances or in areas that are prone to severe weather events.
Automatic tolls can be a trucking company’s worst headache
Most electronic tolling systems use transponders, which are small devices that are mounted on the windshield of a vehicle.
Trucking industry hiring looks dim in 2023
More than half of the 108 carriers and brokers surveyed by TMS provider Rose Rocket have said that retaining and hiring truckers will be the top challenge of the year.
For 20 years, London’s Congestion Charge has proven successful
London's Congestion Charge is a fee imposed by the government to drivers who wish to enter certain parts of central London during designated times.
Canadian inquiry into Trudeau’s “Freedom Convoy” response concludes
Former judge Paul Rouleau, who led the review, announced that the Prime Minister’s actions met that steep threshold required to enforce the Emergencies Act against Ottawa trucking protestors last year.
What translates from truck driving school to the road?
Truck driving schools typically provide classroom instruction and hands-on training on a closed course, often with a standard tractor-trailer.
5 years standing: NJ’s Fort Lee named top truck bottleneck for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, the American Transportation Research Institute has named Fort Lee, New Jersey the country’s worst trucking bottleneck.
U.S.-imposed vaccine mandate continues to block unvaccinated truck drivers from crossing the Canada-U.S. border
Despite the formal public health emergency in the U.S. scheduled to end May 11th, the vaccine mandate remains tightly in place at the 49th parallel.
Freight trucking industry is beginning the journey to electric vehicle adaption
It's likely that electric trucks will be introduced in urban areas and cities first, where there is a higher demand for sustainable and efficient transportation options.
A zero-emission future in the trucking industry depends on strong collaboration
To achieve the goal of a zero-emission future, the trucking industry needs to work together with various stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and others.
Port of LB renews push for single truck appointment system
The Port of Long Beach in San Pedro Bay is looking to incorporate a single, interoperable truck appointment system to help improve efficiency.
FMCSA continues its fight to have unapproved ELDs removed from trucks
Furthering their efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to press for the removal of electronic logging devices that do not meet their minimum requirements.
Global 3PL market is forecasting 2023 revenue of over $2.3 trillion
This is a huge jump from 2022’s valued market of 1.1 trillion. The estimations are being drawn from India-based analytics and advisory company, Astute Analytica.
Highway congestion cannot be solved by adding more lanes to freeways
Studies have shown that adding more lanes to a highway often leads to an increase in traffic, known as "induced demand".
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.