The last few years have taken truckers on a ride. The trucker boom flooded the market with hopeful carriers looking to make a load, but few have been able to stick it through the long haul. In the aftermath of a volatile market, truckers are looking to stretch their dollars as far as possible to… Read more »
Week after week, month after month, Carrier Connection strives to provide truckers with information they’ll actually use. Covering industry events, trucking lifestyle, and business expansion tips, each article is crafted to help truckers succeed. Carrier Connection has grown over the years to an audience of over 60,000 truckers. To celebrate the growth of Carrier Connection,… Read more »
In August, the CVSA conducted 18,875 commercial motor vehicle inspections for Brake Safety Week. The results are telling. This year’s emphasis was on brake lining and pad compliance. Inspectors made a careful evaluation of the following defects: Missing or contaminated parts Air leaks Air brake depressurizing Spring brake malfunctions …and more. After a week of… Read more »
Trucking has some major perks: The freedom, the views, and the tax deductions, to name a few. Fortunately for truckers on a budget, most everyday trucking expenses, including tires, are tax deductible. Many truckers are aware that deductions can be made on their tire spending. Still, many haulers miss out on deductions related to tire… Read more »
It’s no secret that winter tires are much safer during snowy months, but did you know that Germany even made them mandatory in 2005 for their overwhelming benefits? In the three years following the mandate, injuries from collisions dropped over 50%! Winter tires have been saving lives ever since they were introduced, but only some… Read more »
Between small cities and isolated towns are miles and miles of open road. Traversing remote forests, lonely mountains, and backcountry fields, the road carves through these liminal spaces for only a few passengers. Of those who pioneer these forgotten paths, nearly all are truckers. When the time is right and the road intrudes on those… Read more »
When the 2022 fuel surge hit, many truckers struggled to get by with diesel prices escalating to $6/gallon. Many truckers have expressed fear that another surge may be on the horizon, but what story do diesel trends tell? Diesel Prices in 2023 The last two years have taken truckers on a rollercoaster ride of… Read more »
Though the robot takeover hasn’t happened yet, small business owners are finding their own worlds dominated by AI. AI trucking is no exception. With all the chatter about autonomous trucking and AI-assisted driver monitoring, it can be difficult for everyday trucking companies to know how they can use AI trucking in practical ways. Here are… Read more »
Since 2014, Kentucky has averaged 1.6 strategic cargo theft incidences per year. Since August 1, 2023, the Kentucky State Police Department (KSPD) has reported 12 strategic cargo theft incidents. This enormous spike is causing significant alarm for locals and nationals alike. As cargo theft continues to be a primary issue of interest for the trucking… Read more »
It’s a tale that’s been handed down from generation to generation: Beware of retreads. The roads are littered with the remains of an inexpensive but unreliable tire option for fleets. But is this actually true? It’s tempting to imagine that a casing with a new tread may be somewhat frail in comparison to a regular… Read more »
