Well, it's official. We have a new era of good vibes to look forward to, now that President Trump will be leaving the White House this coming January. But in the meantime, this gives the American people ample opportunity to check out the policies of President-Elect Joe Biden and see what his whole platform is about. Joe has spoken volumes about a supposed $2 trillion climate agenda that would show…

In case you live under a rock, General Motors just had a virtual parade for their newest Hummer model. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is a brand new edition to the long-made-fun-of line of heavy-duty vehicles. There are plenty of different new specs to the car that were not there before. We’ll be lucky to get a peek at what the big hullabaloo in this video that was live streaming…

BorgWarner has announced the completion of its acquisition of Delphi Technologies. Legend has it, this combination of BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies is will strengthen BorgWarner’s electronics and power electronics products, capabilities, and scale. Therefore, creating a leader in the electrified propulsion system. BorgWarner believes it is next-in-line to take advantage of future propulsion migration, according to an announcement. BorgWarner, Delphi Technologies Comprehensive Portfolio Frederic Lissalde, BorgWarner President and CEO, states…

When it comes to going out for the daily drive, nothing quite beats a smooth ride. A vehicle that fits you and four more, while having the sleek speed to boot. You don't want to go wrong with your choice of a car to take out on an everyday basis, because in every way, this car represents you. This hulk of metal, gasoline and windshield wipers is essentially you, as…

Jim Mullen is stepping down as president of the FMCSA. In August a new president will be appointed. The industry has been in a huge rut over the past few years. With the trucking industry losing valuable drivers and not finding enough to resupply businesses with professionalism, many are left with their heads in the sand. Meanwhile, COVID-19 is currently stressing the industry past the breaking point for many. The…

The FMCSA floated the idea of relaxing random drug testing this week. As COVID-19 continues to spread, not all areas can comply with random testing requirements. Motor carriers will need to provide paper trails. But is the culture around drug testing changing in general? And can the FMCSA keep up? FMCSA stands for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. They aim to reduce risk in the trucking industry. Part of…

From a pool of 200 million drivers, data suggests that Honda models rank as some of the most popular cars in America. This is the third year in a row that Honda sits on top. But the Nissan Altima is putting up a tough fight. And it's anyone's guess who will come out on top within the next 365 days. Honda manages defend its title based on a few different…

The utilization of drone shipping is growing exponentially in the US. With COVID-19 now spreading through every state, many are switching to online shopping. The USDOT has been in talks with various companies in order to provide shoppers with faster delivery times. This is due to the drastic increase in online shopping combining with the over-extended trucking industry. The use of drones will help get a better understanding of trucking…

A decrease in registrations for the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has created speculation. As part of the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, drivers are not registering. The data comes from the 560,000 carriers including owner operators and single truck drivers. Of them 116,000 are registered with the Drug and Alcohol clearing house. This represents approximately 21% of the workforce. Dave Osiecki, President and CEO of Scopelitis Transportation Consultants had…

The trucking industry, as well as truck drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators, have been under a lot of stress over the past couple of years. The impact of COVID-19 has only worked against an already uphill battle for most of the road. While working long hours away from their families and loved ones who are also dealing with the issues of the global pandemic, truck driver awareness has been brought…