During the holidays, most Americans are surrounded by loved ones. As they look out from their frosted windows under a cozy roof, truckers share a similar view from inside their cabins, trying to know how to deal with loneliness during the holidays. The supply chain doesn’t rest. Essential supplies need to be delivered, and Santa… Read more »
As the snow begins to fall, it’s no doubt that carrier inboxes all seem to collect the same message: Buy winter tires or face the consequences. With all the hubbub about winter tires, you have probably asked yourself: Do winter tires make that much difference? How do winter tires work? For such a significant purchase,… Read more »
Perhaps more than ever, truckers need some financial relief. With many overhead costs hitting all-time highs in 2022, expenses must be mitigated at every chance to maintain a healthy bottom line. Fortunately, tax deductions for truckers can be pretty substantial. With the right know-how and a little time, carriers may save hundreds. Though research and… Read more »
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and gratitude. It is also among the busiest travel weeks of the year. AAA predicts that around 56.4 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday this year. That can make for extra traffic and congestion along major highways. Here are some ways to beat the… Read more »
As freight slowdowns only compound issues for America’s backbone, new tools are emerging for hard-pressed drivers to rise above the market. As carriers continue to seek shrinking freight in a competitive market, our team hopes to be able to provide unique value to freight seekers, and to those looking to loosen up their budget. Enter… Read more »
Happy Veteran’s Day! While so much of Veteran’s Day is rightfully spent celebrating the priceless sacrifices of our veterans, what about the ongoing contributions of veterans in trucking? Long after their service, military veterans are still making an enormous impact in their respective spheres—but especially in the trucking world. Did you know that more than… Read more »
As the lifeblood of a nation, sometimes truckers can end up feeling bruised. Of course, people are kind by and large, but that got us thinking—what do Americans really think of truckers? Fortunately, Trucking Moves America Forward, a national movement for education, recently organized a survey to discover what Americans really think of truckers. Here’s… Read more »
There’s something eerie about the forgotten. Old theme parks, deserted rest stops, and lonely motels are the perfect venue for something… unsettling. Think about it—when’s the last time you heard a ghost story about a Starbucks at rush hour? Even though latte-crazed commuters can be just as scary, every good campfire tale begins with a… Read more »
It’s no secret—trucking can be tough. Long hours, strict deadlines, and time away from home can make it difficult for some to stay driven. Trucking isn’t one-dimensional though. In an industry that moves anything from milk to mansions, there is a huge spectrum of difficulty for haulers. With the appeal of higher pay for more… Read more »
In terms of hurricanes, Ian was nearly as bad as it gets. Just 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) short of a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Ian was the deadliest storm in the United States since 1935. Ian recently tore through Florida and regions of the southeastern United States and Cuba, leaving carnage in its wake. TV,… Read more »
