The Blog
Real talk. Real trucking. No filters. Field notes, industry news and hard-won advice from the people who live it.
Duffy’s inaugural decision as secretary involved addressing climate regulations under the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) authority. On January 28, he instructed the Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The CAFE standards se
Since the pandemic began, approximately 91,000 workers, representing about 6% of the 1.52 million individuals in the trucking industry, have left their jobs, contributing to the mass resignations known as the Great Resignation. While the industry has brought in some new hires to offset these departu
A Journey from Humor to Reality Ratheesh, originally from Kottayam Ettumanoor, often regaled his wife Jalaja with stories of his truck travels across India. When she voiced her wish to join him, Ratheesh jokingly remarked that she could go anywhere in India if she knew how to drive a lorry. This pla
Talbert Manufacturing Names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as Top Dealer for 2024 Talbert Manufacturing, a leading provider of specialized heavy-haul solutions in North America, has announced Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as its top dealer for 2024. This marks the 17th consecutive year Hale, based in Voorh
Breadcrumb Trail Links Conservative leadership candidate accuses the Prime Minister of using vaccine mandates as a tool to create division among Canadians. Published Feb 11, 2022 • 3 minute read Poilievre’s Support for Truckers Conservative leadership contender Pierre Poilievre has expressed his sup
Commercial truck insurance is not exclusively for trucking companies. If you or your employees operate trucks as part of your small business, it’s crucial to ensure you have appropriate insurance protection. Here’s what you should know about commercial truck insurance. How It Works If you or your em
New York State Advocates for Electric Semis Amid Challenges In a push towards sustainability, New York State is urging trucking companies to shift to electric semi-trucks, despite facing significant barriers including high costs, weight limitations, and a shortage of charging stations for commercial
Melton Truck Lines (CCJ Top 250, No. 84) offers drivers the flexibility to take their home time anywhere across the nation. This feature was a significant attraction for Zeno B., a Gen Z driver from Texas who joined Melton at just 21 years old in May 2021. “He has explored cities he never thought he
Red Lorry on M1 motorway in motion near London getty The political landscape in the US has grown more divided, yet attitudes toward marijuana have become more unified. Presently, recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, while medical marijuana is permitted in 39 states across the nation. In a h
