In January 2020, the FMCSA rang in the decade with the introduction of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a database of drug and alcohol violations that emphasizes the severity of inebriation behind the wheel. Since its inception, the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has recorded over 321,000 violations. Of the 171,000 carriers whose licenses were prohibited,… Read more »
The grip, control, and fuel efficiency of a tire become a lot less important when they are blown on the roadside. That begs the question: What tires last the longest? Above all, truckers need tires that last longer. Durable tires are convenient and essential in a market that demands low expenses. Combined with its parent… Read more »
Two years, 300 disabled trucks, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages later, the Ice Pick Bandit strikes again. The notorious vandal kicked off 2025 with a slew of crimes. Despite his elusive status, the Ice Pick Bandit remains representative of a growing epidemic: a freight crisis at an unforeseen level of complexity and… Read more »
A change 30 years in the making will finally come to fruition this fall. MC numbers are finally going away. Since 1930, MC numbers have aided in carrier identification. However, with the addition of USDOT numbers in the 1960s, MC numbers have slowly lost their relevance. Here’s everything you need to know about this landmark… Read more »
Could you use $5,000? The question is so silly it’s almost rhetorical. In the current market, anyone could use a little help. Truckers spend $50,000 on fuel every year. By combining good driving habits, vehicle maintenance, route planning, and a fuel card, you can save more than 10%. If you can cut your fuel costs… Read more »
The FMCSA is looking to finalize one of the most far-reaching regulations: an automatic emergency braking mandate (AEB) for all trucks exceeding 10,000 lbs. Though this change can seem daunting, the FMCSA allows plenty of time to complete the transition. Here’s everything you need to know about the FMCSA AEB mandate. What Does the… Read more »
Tires and tire maintenance represent over 25% of truck maintenance costs, and when tire mistakes are made, that number can quickly rise. Fortunately, some of the costliest mistakes are also the most preventable. Of all mistakes, the biggest mistake is buying unreliable, sketchy tires. Click your desired tire below to get new, premium, tier-one tires… Read more »
If the post-pandemic years have taught us anything, freight theft is complicated, erratic, and growing. As the freight theft industry has grown to a $35 billion plague, trends for targeted products have emerged. Knowing which products are most susceptible to theft can help carriers be prepared when moving high-risk freight. Here are the top five… Read more »
Truckers battle a brutal paradox: The more successful they become, the harder it is to succeed. Many carriers may ask: Do I need a factoring company for trucking? As truckers take on more business, their expenses rise… but their payment terms remain static at 30, 45, or 60 days. This leaves truckers sidelined by essential… Read more »
Within six months of 2024, freight theft increased 600%, escalating from an epidemic to an emergency. For small carriers, even one instance of theft can be crippling. Understanding freight crime in 2025 is increasingly difficult. Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Carriers must be informed about the latest freight… Read more »
