Somewhere, $400,000 worth of live lobster is being served to unassuming customers. As food commodities are being stolen more than ever, it’s essential to understand this bizarre question: Why are thieves targeting food in the first place? In a bizarre case of grand cargo theft, nearly half a million dollars in seafood was abducted by… Read more »
Fuel, insurance, tires, compliance—these are just a few of the rising expenses that AI trucking tools can help you manage. It seems that every aspect of running a trucking business is becoming increasingly expensive. As financial pressures mount and operating costs rise, several AI tools are emerging that eliminate deadhead miles and reduce waste. Here… Read more »
If you’ve driven a semi-truck for any amount of time, you’ll attest that the current 14-hour rule is unstoppable—literally. Many drivers wish there were a way to pause the 14-hour limit to address unforeseen issues. Ever since the FMCSA introduced the 14-hour rule, truckers have been requesting a way to pause the clock. After all,… Read more »
It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in trucking: CSA scores are rarely accurate. After a decade of appearing in the top ten concerns of truckers, the FMCSA is finally revising CSA criteria. The FMCSA has reported that the updated terms have already demonstrated the new system to be 10% more effective at predicting unsafe driving… Read more »
There are dozens of options when it comes to finding a fuel card with the best discount. With fuel costs being the single largest operational cost that truckers budget for, selecting the right fuel card can often make a difference of thousands of dollars, especially if you find the card with the best discount. One… Read more »
The 25% tariff on truck imports is here, and it doesn’t only affect those expanding their fleets. As of November 1, 2025, a 25% tariff has been imposed on all truck imports, resulting in repercussions for truckers that are more far-reaching than anticipated. Here’s what you need to know. What Does the 25% Tariff… Read more »
If you feel like you’re seeing more and more of the FMCSA inspections on the road, you’d be right. Between June and August 2025, federal roadside inspections increased 67% year-over-year compared to the same period. That is a massive increase in a very short time. Not only are inspections happening more frequently, but they’re also… Read more »
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 »
