How to graze in greener pastures
Last month Hornady Transportation announced a sign-on bonus that could be as high as $10,000. It wasn’t the first five-figure sign-on bonus announced in recent weeks. That’s no surprise. The latter 2017 drumbeat of optimistic forecasts continued as the new year dawned. Check our story on page 20 if you want to see the latest roundup of evidence. One recent statistic is that the American Trucking Associations says third-quarter turnover for large truckload fleets […]
Truck and Trailer Side Guards Being Pushed and Sold
Side guards add weight and cost, and might never come into play in months and years of service. One could say the same about most safety equipment – but accidents do happen. Blog commentary by Tom Berg, Senior Contributing Editor
Driving During the Holidays
While the rest of the working world takes time off, truckers are more likely to work even more hours, delivering all the goods that make the holidays possible. But what do truckers have to say about their experiences driving during the holidays?
Trucking delivers toys, charity
Details on two companies’ holiday donation drives — Transervice Logistics’ decades-running toy drive and CFI’s longstanding Truckloads of Treasure campaign.
Used Class 8 Sales Decline in November
Following a surge in October, same-dealer used Class 8 truck sales dropped 17% in November and prices fell by 3%.
Uber Freight Adds Personalized Load-Matching Features
Uber Freight has announced two additions to its suite of personalized load-matching features aimed at improving the user experience.
Spot Van, Reefer Rates Retreat from Record Highs as Flatbeds Inch Higher
National average spot truckload rates for van and refrigerated freight eased down from record highs during the week ending Dec. 16, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.
Safety Tips for Winter Driving Conditions
Winter weather amplifies the danger of being stranded, broken down or involved in an accident, and not being properly prepared with basic travel needs such as food, blankets, and water can lead to life-threatening scenarios.
Daseke Gives Drivers a Stake in the Company
By awarding drivers with stock in the company, Daseke hopes to give them a sense of pride and ownership in their work – and improve retention.
5 Compliance Tips for Straight-Truck Drivers
With the rising interest in providing last-mile delivery services, more and more fleets are looking at adding straight trucks to their operations. But a question often asked of compliance experts is, ‘what rules do I have to follow?’ It’s a simple question that lacks a simple answer.