How do Supply and Demand Impact the Market? Supply and demand is the most significant factor impacting the market. Although other forces can impact a changing market, supply and demand explain many market changes. For example, when there are more loads than trucks, freight rates will increase, but the inverse is also true. The freight… Read more »
From over a billion chicken wings to millions of pounds of potato chips, the Super Bowl is second only to Thanksgiving when it comes to food consumption. With nearly 100 million viewers and countless watch parties across the country, the snack spreads are an integral part of the event. Whether you are a fan of… Read more »
As Chiefs and Eagles players prepare for one of the largest American events of the year, they aren’t the only ones worrying about interferences. Though the Super Bowl brings some of life’s greatest joys—football, wings, and guacamole, that is—it also brings with it some frustrating and dangerous challenges. For truckers, those challenges are especially difficult…. Read more »
We’ve said it again and again… truckers, by nature, are heroes. It takes a special kind of person to work long hours for the good of the country. But occasionally, on the front lines of American highways, truckers have been known to show a unique kind of bravery. In moments of split-decision thinking of heroic… Read more »
Snow is falling, and so is the temperature. Winter is here in full force, and it is vital to be prepared for wet weather. Here are some tips for managing wet weather. In the event that your truck begins to slide, don’t panic. Keep looking and steering in the direction you want your truck to… Read more »
We tip our cap to the drivers who have kept trucking through the last several years. Your drive a nation through some tough times. You went the extra mile(s) when we needed you most. Now, things are looking up. Though the industry will continuously evolve, there is strong evidence for good things to come in… Read more »
This blog roundup includes suggestions for avoiding fraud, what to bring with you on the road, and much more. Take a look at some of our most popular blogs. Best Things to Have in your Semi-Truck This blog covers road essentials never to leave home without. The best things to have in your semi-truck… Read more »
When it rains on California roads, it pours. If you haven’t heard, the Golden State has been receiving records amounts of rain for the last two weeks. Though the rain has come in moderate volumes, the unrelenting downpour has proven to be “10,000 small cuts” across the state. The flooding can be attributed to the… Read more »
Loneliness is the undisputed, number one reason for poor mental health in truckers. This is a sad and dangerous truth, especially considering loneliness’s very serious medical dangers. There is good news, though: Truckers can carry passengers if they abide by specific regulations outlined by the FMSCA. Consider filling your passenger seat with a companion for… Read more »
Whenever the supply chain is under significant strain, the FMCSA works hard to ensure exemptions are made. The conclusion of 2022 brought about some unique challenges for truckers. The FMCSA issued several exemptions extending into the new year to combat the effects of challenging market conditions. To ensure you are aware of any qualifying exemptions… Read more »
