Truckers work long hours, their minds stretched by the expanse of the open road. As fatigue settles with the night, those long stretches of highway seem to transform. Some truckers see things. Others can’t unsee them. Each year, we tell a trucker ghost story from a real carrier that may make you pause, open the… Read more »
If 2025 taught us anything, it’s this: No ELD is safe from revocations. As of October 2025, 5 ELDs have been banned for failing to meet federal requirements. This brings the year-to-date total of revocations to a whopping 25 ELDs. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s been pulled, what the FMCSA is doing… Read more »
It’s 3:45 am. While everyone else won’t wake for another three hours, “Henry” is surrounded by screens. He sips an expensive coffee. By the time the day is through, he’ll have made more than most truckers make in a month. Henry isn’t a tech executive, trader, or developer: he’s a member of a cargo crime… Read more »
Let’s cut to the chase. In this economy, you need the most affordable tires possible. Unfortunately, many carriers make the mistake of thinking a cheap tire with a low upfront cost will save them down the road. Ironically, they usually don’t make it down the road. After repairs, low mileage, and blowouts, cheap tires cost… Read more »
Carlos was an honest man. He lived a predictable, safe life as a cross-border trucker. One lazy afternoon, after having lunch with his girlfriend in Mexico, Carlos crossed the border to San Diego to do some fishing. When he reached the Port of Entry, K-9 units suddenly went berserk, alerting law enforcement that something was… Read more »
In 2016, the USDOT formally proposed a speed limiter mandate on large commercial vehicles. Ten years later, a verdict was finally reached. Before we dive into the decision, it’s essential to understand what the mandate requires. What Was the Speed Limiter Mandate? The proposal required all commercial vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds to… Read more »
Happy Driver Appreciation Week! Undeniably, all truckers are inspiring. With an average of 240 nights on the road every year, truckers sacrifice their time to keep the nation running. In an ocean of incredible drivers, a few have further distinguished themselves as heroes. To celebrate Driver Appreciation Week, here are the most inspiring trucker stories…. Read more »
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2025, truckers! From September 14 – 20, organizations across the nation are celebrating truckers. For all that truckers sacrifice to keep the country moving, you deserve as many goodies as possible. Here are the top deals and freebies for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2025. Love’s Freebies and… Read more »
If trucking insurance premiums are killing your budget, you’re not alone. Premium rates rose 12.5% in 2025, with some carriers even experiencing a 20-30% increase. On average, carriers pay $12,000 to $17,000 per truck for basic coverage. With insurance rates so high, many truckers are asking the same question: Why are trucking insurance premiums so… Read more »
During last year’s DOT Blitz Week, nearly 1 in 4 truckers were sidelined. Of those cited, 20% were sidelined for tire violations. The USDOT is cracking down on tire issues. In just 5 years, 446,000 citations have been issued for tread depth violations. Whether you get sidelined by the USDOT or a tire failure, both… Read more »
