There’s a reason that trucker drivers are regarded as heroes. Mile after mile, trucking can be a lonely, stressful and physically demanding gig. In fact, 26.9% of truckers suffer from some form of depression—more than ¼ of the entire industry are feeling the truck driver blues. Why is that number so high? Well, the National… Read more »
You are likely aware that driver fatigue is caused by sleep deprivation and exhaustion… but did you know there are other causes too? Here are a few lesser-known causes of driver fatigue and how to avoid them: 1. Over Caffeination Causes Driver Fatigue You’re probably thinking, “What? My coffee is keeping me alive. I… Read more »
To help relieve just a little bit of the pain you feel while parking, we’ve compiled a few trucker parking hacks to find parking easier and faster. Trucker Parking Hack #1: Use an App Trucker parking apps may just be the very best way you can save on time, money and sanity for OTR… Read more »
Whether you’ve spent most of your life with a pedal underfoot or if your CDL is hot-off the press, most truckers can agree: Trucking can be tough. There is good news though: Whether you’ve got to sell your truck out of necessity or out of expansion, there are several tricks to separate your rig from… Read more »
As rookie owner-operators flock to the market to fill the demand gap, many have been caught off-guard. How do you protect your small business? Because of a slight dip in consumer demand, capacity is loosening up. Less freight means fewer opportunities for carriers, shifting the pricing power to shippers. Naturally, contract rates rise as carriers seek… Read more »
In the growing marketplace of bad news, inflation is an especially hot commodity in the trucking industry. Wherever inflation is discussed in trends for carriers, it’s usually married up with prophecies of demise, fire, and the robot truck takeover. But as headlines undercut the trucking world, it’s important to ask this crucial question: How bad… Read more »
It’s confirmed: According to a recent, front page article from Transport Topics, carrier-broker relationships are more important than ever. To combat the unique challenges of our present market, here’s a few things to look to help you find a broker: 1. Find a broker with a suite of lanes, preferably in essential services. When… Read more »
It’s official: Regarding hurricane season 2022, the NOAA suspects that a storm’s coming. With an anticipated 14-21 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, 3-6 major hurricanes and a 65% chance of above-average conditions, you can expect to have a few of your routes get rained on this year. To prevent an inconvenient or even dangerous situation, we’ve… Read more »
When you hear the hatch release on the swing doors from your cabin, you’ll know then that the time to prepare for freight theft is over. Every year, CargoNet and SensiGuard report a giant spike in freight theft around Independence Day (July 1-7). As freight volume ramps up, crooks see an opportunity to make a… Read more »
Even if you’re belted in, you may still be experiencing whiplash from the slew of opinions surrounding the transportation industry. With a whirlwind of fuel price fluctuations, changes in asset values, and post COVID-19 conditions dictating the market, it can be intimidating to consider updating your fleet. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most… Read more »
