The Great American Trucking Show Returns With New Events
The Great American Trucking Show is a trucking convention with over 500,000 feet of exhibit space that happens in Dallas in August each year...
GE Capital Survey Forecasts Expanding Trucking Industry
GE Capital has released a national survey of middle-market trucking company executives examining the financial performance, operational issues and economic outlook of trucking businesses.
The...
Temperature-Controlled Truckload Carrier Marten Transport Growth Behind Strong Shipper Demand
Marten Transport, a temperature-controlled truckload carrier out of Wisconsin, is leading by example as the trucking company continues to build strong profits over the...
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Turnout Over 40,000
The 36th edition of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree was a huge success last weekend as attendance nearly reached 41,000. The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is...
Elite Truck Drivers Encourage Safe Summer Driving Behaviors
Earlier this month, elite truck drivers from the Share the Road Program urged motorist to exercise caution when taking to the highways this summer. The...
Is It The End Of The Owner Operator?
Some trucking companies are suggesting that the end of the owner operator is quickly approaching. Why would anyone suggest such a thing? Thought about...
Trucking Industry Shows Strong Growth In Transportation Jobs
The trucking industry is showing strong growth in both transportation and warehouse jobs. Transportation and warehousing companies added 17,100 jobs during the month of...
Sysco Ends Planning To Merge With With US Foods
Sysco Corp. has terminated its planned merger with U.S. Foods after the Federal Trade Commission’s request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.
In...
HOS Rules Cost Drivers Billions in Wages
The hours-of-service rules that went into place in 2013 hurt trucking companies economically. The HOS rules reduced fleet productivity by 3% to 5%, and drivers lost...
Pay Per Mile The Real Reason For The Driver Shortage?
I read a great article by the L.A. Times recently and the writer was Larry Kahaner. He brought up some great points about the ongoing...
