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Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Is It More Affordable to Insure a Truck or a Car? Generally, the cost to insure trucks is similar to that of cars. According to Bankrate’s analysis, the average annual premium for full coverage on pickup trucks is around $2,424, while
Trucking Association of New York Seeks Delay in Clean Truck Regulations NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — The Trucking Association of New York is urging the state to delay the implementation of its “Advance Clean Trucking Regulations.” This initiative, referred to as ACT, requires manufacturers of medium to h
The Distinct Lives of Fighter Pilots and Truck Drivers Fighter jet pilots and truck drivers have several notable differences, such as operating at extreme speeds, soaring at high altitudes, and having powerful weapons in their vehicles, with the fighter jet coming out on top in all these aspects. A
The New York Post may earn a commission or be compensated if you click or purchase using our links. Prices mentioned may vary. Taylor King’s Rise in Content Creation You might recognize Taylor King for her vibrant red-and-black checkered fashion, her loyalty to Indiana (go Hoosiers!), and her engagi
Volvo Trucks has introduced new aerodynamic enhancements inspired by aerospace technology, with the goal of minimizing drag during long-haul trips, as well as decreasing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. These innovations represent the latest step in advancing Volvo Trucks’ aerodynamics, leveragin
DOT Secretary’s Outreach to Trucking Industry Recently, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg released a brief video featuring an interview with an owner-operator at the Port of Los Angeles, located in San Pedro, California. The interview, while engaging, seems somewhat outdated as it was filmed in January 2
In 2023, the trucking industry faced rising costs, notably due to increasing insurance premiums, even as accident rates fell. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) in its 2023 cost of trucking report released on June 18, truck insurance premiums increased by 12.5% year-o
Truck Driver Job Demand Soars Recent findings from hiring platform Indeed reveal that demand for truck driver positions has significantly increased this year. Surge in Truck Driver Positions There has been an impressive 83% rise in job opportunities for truck drivers during the first half of the yea
Unhealthy Profession Did you know that truck driving ranks among the unhealthiest jobs in America? Issues like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, minimal physical activity, and insufficient sleep are prevalent. A national survey found that 61% of long-haul truck drivers suffer
