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…
Today's crisis is nothing to laugh at. Many stores are closing and are in desperate need of supplies. This is where the trucking industry comes in. They provide the mainline for stores who are desperately running low on all manner of goods. With so many in need, truckers are the real MVP in terms of crisis aversion. Truck Drivers Own The Road With countless citizens staying inside due to the…
The trucking crisis has been afflicting the industry for a number of years. With the most recent one being one of the hardest hits yet, many are wondering if this will continue to snowball or will it flatten out? Skilled Drivers Are Leaving The die-hard trucking champs have started to think about what they are going to do when they hit the age of retirement. Well, this has happened drastically…
There is a list of steps you need to take before taking on the challenge of converting a van into your mobile dream home. You have the inside completely rebuilt. The engine and maintenance has been kept and in perfect condition. Now, you just need to insure it. Having Insurance on Your Van = Having Insurance on Your Home Insurance is a scary word. Most states require it (with the…