A Guide to Trucker Slang
A Guide to Trucker Lingo & Slang Whether you are learning the trucking trade, or need a refresher, here is a list of slang that will help you decode the signal on the […]
States Claim Hurricane Ida Emergency
Hurricane Ida is being called the largest hurricane to hit the United States since Katrina in 2005. As such, the government wants to provide assistance to the affected people as soon as possible. […]
FMCSA COVID Emergency Extended Another Quarter
The previous extension was set to expire at the end of August 31st. Now, only a few hours before it was set to expire, the FMCSA has extended it yet again. State of […]
New York Declares Emergency for Hurricane Henri
Governor Andrew Cuomo may be gone due to resigning amidst sexual harassment allegations, but that did not stop Mother Nature from threatening havoc. By the time you read this, Tropical Storm Henri has become a full-blown hurricane before it hits the shore. Because of this being anticipated, one of Cuomo’s final acts as governor was to declare a State of Emergency.
Trailer Sales Decrease Slightly for July 2021
Last month was a somber one for trailer sales, as the numbers were lower than they were the same month in 2020. This month is a little more disheartening than that, as not […]
Biden’s Executive Order on Truck Emissions
On August 5th, Joseph Robinette Biden Junior signed “Executive Order on Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks.“ It instructs various entities within the executive branch such as the Department of Transportation […]
Truck Orders Steady for July 2021
Trailer orders might have ended their 2021 year-over-year increase streak in June, but truck orders are still going strong in July 2021. ACT and FTR have the estimates. Truck Orders for July 2021 […]
Trucking Jobs Increase for July 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has updated the numbers for the trucking industry yet again. The numbers, while mostly preliminary, are looking good. Trucking Job Numbers Every month, the BLS updates the […]
Freight Rate Average Close to $3 Per Mile in July
DAT Freight & Analytics has updated its freight rates for July. Here is what the freight rates are for July 2021, as well as the previous two months having their numbers updated. Freight […]
7 Best Semi-Truck Brands
What are the best semi-truck brands? We’ve put together a list of the top 7 best semi-truck brands in the USA. We have based the criteria around quality, price, and yearly sales volume. […]