A career on the open road is a noble and essential profession but comes with a record-breaking price. In 2025, the average trucker pays $2.27 a mile in operating costs, a historic high. In an industry where tires cost $4,000 a year, fuel $70,000 a year, and payment can take 36 days, finding ways to… Read more »
With insurance costs, volatile fuel prices, and increased regulation putting tremendous pressure on truckers, one thing is sure: the carriers of 2025 will be remembered for their ingenuity. Despite a challenging market, truckers are also uniquely positioned to take advantage of the growing AI boom. Several accessible AI tools can slash operating costs, especially when… Read more »
Would you pay $50 for semi-truck tires that save you $5390? If you’re like most people, you’d probably never be happier to see a $50 bill go. No asterisks or fluff, this is precisely what happens to carriers running the Michelin X® Line Energy™ Z+ steer tires and Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tires. If you’re… Read more »
Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 is an initiative by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and FMCSA to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by unsafe driving. During Operation Safe Driver Week, there is a heightened level of law enforcement targeting motorists exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors. Here’s everything you need to know for… Read more »
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 »
There are several benefits to freight factoring that can boost your business. To get the most out of this service it is important to choose the best freight factoring company. A quality freight factoring company will have an understanding of the trucking industry, tools and support to help you grow and offer additional service 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 »
