Deserted roads. Forgotten towns. Isolation at strange hours. These are all a regular part of the job description for truckers. Every year, we tell favorite trucker ghost stories told by an actual trucker. The following story has been retold for your awful pleasure. Happy Halloween! The Predator I had an experience that I still… Read more »
So many heroes are commended for their commitment to their craft. Olympians, musicians, and thought leaders have been immortalized for their devotion. What if such intense devotion were given to relationships, particularly those of family and friends? To this question, Jordan may serve as a case study. Having given himself wholly to his family and… Read more »
Winter tires have been shown to keep you safe and save you money. For most carriers, the decision to run winter tires is a no-brainer. But what features make for the best winter tires for truckers? If you want to save on tires before winter strikes, the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire provides… Read more »
As Hurricane Milton wreaks historic tolls amidst Helene recovery efforts, fraudsters are taking advantage of the chaos. How Fraudsters Are Using Hurricanes Milton and Helene to Their Advantage In many ways, Hurricane Milton was the perfect storm. Densely populated, metropolitan areas were directly affected. The residual debris from Helene had not totally been removed. All… Read more »
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest storms in recent history. Claiming at least 166 lives, with 600 still unaccounted for, Helene’s catastrophic impact is still being felt in the eastern United States. Even in the face of so much destruction, many truckers are characteristically anxious to help. Others are in desperate need of help…. Read more »
Have you ever bought a tire with a low upfront cost, only then to pay hundreds in maintenance, poor fuel efficiency, or a low tread life? You may not have considered the total cost ownership of tires. Many carriers end up paying huge expenses by misunderstanding this critical concept: Tires cost more than their initial… Read more »
In 2024, 89% of truckers are concerned about trucking operational costs. With insurance premiums, maintenance, truck lease, and ownership rates rising, they have good reason to be. Despite challenging market conditions for carriers nationwide, drivers can take controllable actions to avoid overpaying for operational costs. Here are a few ways to drive trucking operational costs… Read more »
Not all truck stops are created equal. Some are exceptional, and some are downright dangerous. And then there’s Iowa 80. Of all the truck stops on the interstate, Iowa 80 with TA-Petro stands tall—or wide, may be a better word. The main building alone is over 130,000 square feet, making it the largest truck stop… Read more »
What are the best drive tires for semi-truck haulers? Drive tires are arguably the most important tires on a semi-truck. Sustaining the brunt of the torque from the engine and the weight of the load, these tires are a lot like truckers: they do the tough work to keep things moving. That said, cutting corners… Read more »
Utilizing new technology is a great way to make your workflow more efficient. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more robust, now is a good time to consider how it could help you with your day-to-day tasks. Learning how to use AI as a freight agent can take some time as you experiment with the different… Read more »
