Driving your own truck can be a great next step in your career; you get to set your own hours, you can make more money, you choose your copilot (perhaps a furry friend), and you’re able to make whatever upgrades to your vehicle you choose (like a new stereo, for instance). Overall, owning your own…

In most cases, the amount you drive directly impacts the amount you make, so you probably want to drive as much as possible (and your carrier probably wants that too). However, too much of a good thing is rarely a good thing. You can only be on the road for so long before you begin…

Starting as a rookie truck driver is an exciting adventure that comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, but as the trucking industry has experienced a shortage of drivers in recent years, you’ll likely be welcomed with open arms and plenty of support as you begin your career. While it can be difficult…

As the world marches into the digital age, the commerce landscape is shifting drastically. Over the thirty years, E-commerce has seen a meteoric rise, with it being responsible for generating almost $270 billion in sales in the third quarter of 2022 alone. As consumers become more reliant on online shopping, the need to get their…

For the first time in history, the Top Industry Issues Report released by the American Transportation Research Institute cited “the shortage of diesel technicians” as a key concern for truckers – and there’s good reason for that. Diesel technicians are critical to the trucking industry; such heavy vehicles need regular maintenance to operate safely. However,…

The widespread labor shortage within the trucking industry is a significant cause for concern; without the dedicated truck drivers who deliver our goods, the US economy would grind to a halt – as would the American way of life. To address this growing issue, Representatives Mike Gallagher and Abigail Spanberger introduced a bipartisan bill in…