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The Trucking Guide To Staying Safe On The Road During Harsh Winters

Winter has taken hold across much of the U.S., with snowstorms and blizzards lashing out over large areas of the Midwest and Northeast this week. Meanwhile, the weather forecasts are far from rosy, showing no signs of the harsh winter abating for the foreseeable future. In such a scenario, it is critical for fleets to make sure their drivers and loads... ↪ read more...

Tips on How to Save Money on Transportation

Prices go higher every year, especially the cost of gas. Transportation is one big factor that makes the household budget difficult to cover all your expenses. Here are some guidelines to help you save money from transportation:1. To save money, you must always check on your vehicle regularly. A well-maintained vehicle can get you out of trouble on repair... ↪ read more...

ATRI study: Congestion costs U.S. trucking almost $50 billion

Getting stuck in traffic is not just annoying, it's also expensive.That's the bottom line finding of new research of this country's system of highways.A study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows traffic congestion in 2014 cost the U.S. trucking industry about $49.6 billion. The Arlington, Virginia research organization says... ↪ read more...

America`s trucking industry faces a shortage. Meet the immigrants helping fill the gap

With the exception of maybe the cowboy, is there any job more typically “American” than being a trucker? Now, it’s time to rethink that as the industry increasingly depends on drivers from many parts of the world.To see this shift up close, head 50 miles west of Los Angeles, just off Interstate 10, home to one of the busiest long-haul truck stops in... ↪ read more...

Senate bill retains 34-hour restart, could rework hours of service rules

The U.S. Senate's Appropriations Committee April 21 passed 30-0 a bill that corrects a legislative mess-up from December that put the 34-hour restart in jeopardy.The bill makes clear that the 34-hour restart remains available for use by truck operators should a pending study by the Department of Transportation find that pre-July 2013 restart rules are more... ↪ read more...

The Trucking Guide To Staying Safe On The Road During Harsh Winters

Tips on How to Save Money on Transportation

ATRI study: Congestion costs U.S. trucking almost $50 billion

America`s trucking industry faces a shortage. Meet the immigrants helping fill the gap

Senate bill retains 34-hour restart, could rework hours of service rules

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