It's no secret that being a trucker is one of the toughest jobs out there. The challenges of the last few years have continued to make the job harder and also even more important than ever. Many truckers are facing the increased consumer demand, supply chain disruptions, and now inflation as challenging aspects of the job. Aside from the concerns around inflation, it never hurts to save a penny...
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Have you ever pondered the idea of becoming an owner operator? For many company truck drivers, the thought has crossed their mind on occasion. There are pros and cons to both company driving positions and owner operator ones. Whether you have been a company driver and are looking to make the switch to owning your own truck, or are new to the business and looking to break in as an owner operator, there are many important factors...
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In an effort to encourage safe driving and prevent fatal traffic crashes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be conducting Operation Safe Driver Week from July 10-16, 2022 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Law enforcement throughout these countries will be on the lookout for risky driving behaviors even more so than usual, and will be issuing warnings and citations for commercial...
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Truck drivers are no strangers to safety inspections. Whether they are internal company inspections, or issued by a separate organizational body, safety inspections are a routine part of the trade. The annual International Roadcheck is an important effort among the organizational-issued safety inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds this roadcheck in...
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Over the last few years, a lot of light has been shed on the challenging lifestyle of truckers. Between driver rights, supply chain snags, and an ongoing overall shortage of truckers, the industry has been facing continuous complications for years. The increased benefits and wages are a definite positive of the changes in the industry
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When was the last time you heard about the truck driver shortage? Or better yet, when was the last time you didn't hear about it? In 2019, the trucking industry was short 61,500 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Then the pandemic happened, and that shortage increased by 30%. The U.S. is now in need of 80,000 drivers - a record high.
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